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  5. Distinguish between sound waves and light waves.

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  6. Explain the classification of sound waves on the basis of frequency ra...

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  7. What are the laws of reflection of sound ? How will you prove these la...

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  8. List the three characteristics of sound waves. State the factors on wh...

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  9. What is periodic motion ? Give three examples.

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  10. Define oscillatory motion. Give examples.

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  11. Differentiate between transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

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  12. How is sound propagated ? Can it be propagated through vacuum ? out of...

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  13. What are applications of ultrasound ?

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  14. Define the terms wave and wave motion.

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  15. Distinguish between a wave pulse and a periodic wave.

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  16. What are mechanical or elastic waves ? Give examples.

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  17. Explain in brief the dependence of speed of sound on nature of materia...

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  18. Define the terms time period and frequency of an oscillating body. Giv...

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

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  20. Distinguish between the terms music and noise.

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