Home
Class 10
PHYSICS
Why are these waves mentioned in (i) abo...

Why are these waves mentioned in (i) above, not audible to us?

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

Above 20000 Hz
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • SELF ASSESSMENT PAPER -2

    ICSE|Exercise SECTION .B.|37 Videos

  • SELF ASSESSMENT PAPER -1

    ICSE|Exercise SECTION .B. |36 Videos

  • SELF ASSESSMENT PAPER -3

    ICSE|Exercise SECTION-B|42 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Name the waves used for sound ranging. State one reason for their use. Why are the waves mentioned by you not audible to us?

What name is given to the sound waves of frequency (a) less than 20 Hz, (b) between 20 Hz and 20,000 Hz (c) above 20,000 Hz. Which waves among the above are not audible to human ear?

The above mentioned conversation can be carried out using

Why are sound waves called mechanical waves ?

Why are short waves used in long distance broadcasts?

Why are de Broglie waves associated with a moving football is not apparent to us?

Why are the waves associated with light called electromagnetic waves?

The diagram given below represents the location and structure of an endocrine gland. Study the same and answer the questions that follow: (i) Name the endocrine gland shown in the diagram. (ii) Name the secretion of the gland which regulates basal metabolism (iii) Name the mineral element required for the synthesis of the above mentioned hormone. (iv) Name the disease caused due to undersecretion of the above mentioned hormone in children. (v) Name the disease caused due to hypersecretion of the above mentioned hormone .

A sound wave travelling in water has wavelength 0.4 m. Is this wave audible in air ? (The speed of sound in water = 1400ms^(-1) )

An electromagnetic radiation is used for photography in fog. Why is this radiation mentioned by you, ideal for this purpose ?

ICSE-SELF ASSESSMENT PAPER -2-SECTION .B.
  1. Give one reason of their use for the above purpose.

    Text Solution

    |

  2. Why are these waves mentioned in (i) above, not audible to us?

    Text Solution

    |

  3. With reference to the direction of action, how does a centripetal forc...

    Text Solution

    |

  4. What is meant by the terms (1) amplitude (2) frequency, of a wave ?

    Text Solution

    |

  5. Explain, why stringed musical instruments, like the guitar, are provid...

    Text Solution

    |

  6. What is an Ohmic resistor ?

    Text Solution

    |

  7. Two copper wires are of the same length, but one is thicker than the o...

    Text Solution

    |

  8. Derive a relationship between S.I. and C.G.S. unit of work.

    Text Solution

    |

  9. A Force F acts on a body and displaces it by a distance S in direction...

    Text Solution

    |

  10. In what unit does the domestic electric meter measures the electrical ...

    Text Solution

    |

  11. Why should switches always be connected to the live wire?

    Text Solution

    |

  12. Give one precaution that should be taken while handling switches.

    Text Solution

    |

  13. An electrical gadget can give an electric shock to its user under cert...

    Text Solution

    |

  14. What preventive measure provided in a gadget can protect a person from...

    Text Solution

    |

  15. Jatin puts a pencil into a glass container having water and is surpris...

    Text Solution

    |

  16. Jatin puts a pencil into a glass container having water and is surpris...

    Text Solution

    |

  17. Jatin puts a pencil into a glass container having water and is surpris...

    Text Solution

    |

  18. With reference to the diagram given below, The equivalent resist...

    Text Solution

    |

  19. With reference to the diagram given below, The reading of the am...

    Text Solution

    |

  20. With reference to the diagram given below, The electrical power ...

    Text Solution

    |