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  1. In transverse wave, what are the region of positive and negative displ...

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  2. Define transverse wave.

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  3. Define longitudinal wave.

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  4. State the characteristics of transverse wave.

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  5. State the characteristics of longitudinal waves.

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  6. Distinguish between a longitudinal waves and transverse waves.

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  7. Write the expression for displacement for a sinusoidal wave travelling...

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  8. Write the expression for displacement for a sinusoidal wave travelling...

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  9. Why is a progressive wave described mathematically?

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  10. On what does the speed of mechanical waves depend?

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  11. What is isothermal process?

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  12. What is adiabatic process?

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  13. What isthe effect of humidity of air on velocity of sound?

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  14. Explains Newton's formula for velocity of sound. What is it's limitati...

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  15. Explain Newton's formula for (a) velocity of sound in air and (b) stat...

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  16. Explain Laplace's correction to the Newton's formula for velocity of s...

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  17. Explain the effect of change in temperature on speed of sound in air. ...

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  18. Show that for 1^@C rise intemperature the velocity of sound in air inc...

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  19. Explain the effect of change in pressure on speed of sound in air at c...

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  20. Suppose you are listening to an out-door live concert sitting at a dis...

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