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Give the amplitube for below sounds :
(a) City traffic
(b) Bursting cracker

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To determine the amplitude of the sounds for city traffic and bursting crackers, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the concept of amplitude in sound Amplitude in sound refers to the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, which is often measured in decibels (dB). Higher decibel levels indicate louder sounds. ### Step 2: Analyze city traffic sound levels - For normal city traffic, the sound level is approximately 60 decibels. - In the case of heavy city traffic, the sound level can range from 80 to 85 decibels. ...
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  2. Which of these sounds is harmful to human beings ?

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  3. Which of these can be classified under wind instruments ?

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  4. How is sound created in percussion instruments ?

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  7. Which of these is a good reflector of sound ?

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  8. What is the frequency range of infrasound ?

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  9. What is the frequency range of ultrasound ?

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  10. What do you call range of sound that is audible to human beings ?

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  11. Which option correctly describes cochlea in human beings ?

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  12. What is the common name of malleus bone in human beings ?

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  13. Which of these constitutes outer ear in human beings ?

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  14. Which factor deeides strength of a sound wave ?

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  15. Which of these is necessary for a wave to occur ?

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  17. What is the function of the narrow slit in the vocal cords of larynx ?

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  18. Where is larynx located in human beings ?

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  19. Which organ helps in generating sound in human beings ?

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  20. What is the frequency of a simple pendulum that completes 10 oscilati...

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  21. On what factor does the pitch of sound depend ?

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