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What is reverberation ? How can it be reduced ?

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The repeated multiple reflections of sound in any big enclosed space is known as reverberation. The reverberation can be reduced by covering the ceiling and walls of the enclosed space with sound absorbing materials, such as fibre board, loose woollens, etc.
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NCERT-SOUND -Exercise
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  2. Why is sound wave called a longitudinal wave ?

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  3. Which characteristic of the sound helps you to identify your friend by...

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  4. Flash and thunder are produced simultaneously. But thunder is heard a ...

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  5. A person has a hearing range from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. What are the typica...

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  6. Two children are at opposite ends of an aluminium rod. One strikes the...

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  7. The frequency of a source of sound is 100 Hz. How many times does it v...

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  8. Does sound follow the same laws of reflection as light does ? Explain.

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  9. When a sound is reflected from a distant object, an echo is produced. ...

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  10. Give two practical applications of reflection of sound waves.

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  11. A stone is dropped from the top of a tower 500 m high into a pond of w...

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  12. A sound wave travels at a speed of 339 m//s. If its wavelength is 1.5 ...

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  13. What is reverberation ? How can it be reduced ?

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  14. What is loudness of sound ? What factors does it depend on ?

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  15. Explain how bats use ultrasound to catch a prey.

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  16. How is ultrasound used for cleaning ?

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  17. Explain the working and application of a sonar.

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  18. A sonar device on a submarine sends out a signal and receives an echo ...

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  19. Explain how defects in a metal block can be detected using ultrasound.

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  20. Explain how the human ear works.

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