SOUND- REINFORCEMENT SHEET

Name :

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

1. Identify the louder and softer sound. How is it related to amplitude?

a)

b)

2. Identify the High pitch and low pitch sound. How is it related to frequency?

a)

b)

3. a) Identify and Name the type of sound wave –

i) 5 Hz ii) 55 Hz ii) 40,000 Hz iv) 10,000 Hz
a)
b)
c)
d)

b) Calculate the time period and frequency of a sound wave if it

completes 300 vibrations in 30 seconds.
 b)

4. Who among the following has minimum frequency? Why?

(Baby boy, Adult male, Baby girl, Adult female)

Ans:

5. Science fiction films often show battles between spaceships. Four friends
were arguing on what would someone in space hear if an enemy spaceship
exploded?
Rekha said, 'they would hear a big explosion.'
Renu said,'they will not hear anything as there is no medium for sound to
travel, but they can see the explosion.'
Ramesh said, 'yes, they will not hear anything and they will not be able to
see the explosion.'
Raghav said,'the explosion produces sound of frequency above 20,000 Hz
hence we cannot hear it.'
Who is correct? Why?

6. a) The walls of the auditorium built for musical concerts should be such
that they are able to absorb sound. Why?
b) Suggest a few materials which can be used in the above given situation
to create a pleasant atmosphere.
c) Factories should not be constructed in the residential areas. Do you
agree or not? If so, why?