Description : Which of the answers listed below best completes the statement: The rate at which any part of a wave travels from one place to another determines the wave's: w) propagation velocity x) period y) amplitude z) frequency
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- PROPAGATION VELOCITY
Description : The loudness of sound depends upon (1) Velocity (2) Pitch (3) Amplitude (4) Wavelength
Last Answer : (3) Amplitude Explanation: Loudness is the characteristic of a sound that is primarily a psychological correlate of physical strength (amplitude).
Description : Loudness of sound depends on – (1) Frequency (2) Wavelength (3) Amplitude (4) Pitch
Last Answer : (3) Amplitude Explanation: Loudness depends on the amplitude of the sound wave. The larger the amplitude the more energy the sound wave contains therefore the louder the sound. The pitch of a note depends on the frequency of the source of the sound.
Description : Which among the following determines the pitch of a sound? (1) Amplitude (2) Frequency (3) Loudness (4) Wavelength
Last Answer : (2) Frequency Explanation: The pitch of a sound is determined by the frequency of vibration of the sound waves So higher the frequency the higher is the pitch.
Description : Loudness of sound depends on (1) Frequency (2) Wavelength (3) Amplitude (4) Pitch
Last Answer : Amplitude
Description : The ENERGY associated with a photon depends upon the photon's: w) velocity x) frequency y) amplitude z) the brightness of the source from which it comes
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- FREQUENCY
Description : The inverse of wavelength is referred to as: w) wave number x) frequency y) velocity z) momentum
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- WAVE NUMBER
Description : What is the wavelength in millimeters of a sound wave whose frequency is 35 KILOHERTZ. Assume the speed of sound is 350 METERS PER SECOND? w) 100 millimeters x) 1,000 millimeters y) 10 millimeters z) 1/10 millimeters
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- 10 MILLIMETERS
Description : Standing waves are formed when two sets of waves of equal amplitude and frequency w) are in phase x) are in opposite phase y) move through each other in opposite directions z) are reflected from the same surface
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- MOVE THROUGH EACH OTHER IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS
Description : Of the following properties of a wave, the one that is independent of the other is its (1) amplitude (2) velocity (3) wavelength (4) frequency
Last Answer : (1) amplitude Explanation: The maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, measured from the position of equilibrium.
Description : When a light wave is reflected from a mirror, there is a change in its – (1) frequency (2) amplitude (3) wavelength (4) velocity
Last Answer : (2) amplitude Explanation: When a light wave is reflected from an object, it changes not only its amplitude but also its phase according to the properties of the object at a particular point. The velocity and momentum are just reversed in another direction.
Last Answer : a) amplitude Explanation: The maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, measured from the position of equilibrium.
Description : When a light wave is reflected from a mirror, there is a change in its (1) frequency (2) amplitude (3) wavelength (4) velocity
Last Answer : amplitude
Description : When light is traveling through a vacuum, what is the product of the light's wavelength and frequency equal to? w) speed of light x) Plank's constant y) momentum z) wave number
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- SPEED OF LIGHT
Description : Which of the following instruments should never have their test leads connected directly to a wall outlet: w) ammeter x) voltmeter y) oscilloscope z) frequency counter
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- AMMETER
Description : As the temperature of the air increases from 0 degrees C to 20 degrees C, the wavelength of a sound made by a tuning fork of fixed frequency does which of the following? Does the wavelength w) increase x) decrease y) remain the same z) increase up to a maximum, then remain constant
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- INCREASE
Description : Which wave has the highest frequency? w) microwaves x) infrared waves y) ultraviolet waves z) radio waves
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- ULTRAVIOLET WAVES
Description : Two light rays will interfere constructively with maximum amplitude if the path difference between them is: w) one wavelength x) one-half wavelength y) one-quarter wavelength z) one-eighth wavelength
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- ONE WAVELENGTH
Description : The term "laminar flow" is most often associated with the description of: w) conduction of sound by waves x) current flow in transistors y) effects of viscosity of liquids z) passage of light rays through a liquid
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- EFFECTS OF VISCOSITY OF LIQUIDS
Description : Quality of a musical note depends on – (1) Fundamental frequency (2) Amplitude of the wave (3) Harmonics present (4) Velocity of sound in the medium
Last Answer : (3) Harmonics present Explanation: Sound "quality" or "timbre" describes those characteristics of sound which allow the ear to distinguish sounds which have the same pitch and loudness. Timbre is mainly ... and the attack-decay envelope of the sound. Harmonic content is the most important of these.
Description : Quality of a musical note depends on (1) Fundamental frequency (2) Amplitude of the wave (3) Harmonics present (4) Velocity of sound in the medium
Last Answer : Harmonics present
Description : Of the following properties of a wave, the one that is independent of the other is its (a) Amplitude (b) Velocity (c) Wavelength (d) Frequency
Last Answer : Ans:(a)
Description : The Doppler Effect predicts that the spectrum of light from a visible body moving AWAY from the Earth will experience a shift in frequency when viewed from Earth. This particular shift is known as the: w) Blue shift x) Neutral shift y) Red shift z) Dirac shift
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- RED SHIFT
Description : Loudness of sound varies directly with vibrating body’s – (1) Intensity (2) Amplitude (3) Pitch (4) Quality
Last Answer : (2) Amplitude Explanation: Loudness of Sound: Loudness of sound depends on amplitude of vibration. Loudness of sound is directly proportional to square of amplitude of vibration.
Description : Two waves of equal wavelength will interfere destructively most effectively under one of the following conditions. Will the interference be most effective when the waves are: w) in phase and have equal ... of phase and have equal amplitudes z) 180 degress out of phase and have unequal amplitudes
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- 180 DEGREES OUT OF PHASE AND HAVE EQUAL AMPLITUDES
Description : In FM, frequency of modulated wave varies with A. amplitude B. time C. wavelength D. energy
Last Answer : time
Description : Which of the following statements dealing with simple harmonic motion of a mass-spring system is TRUE? w) The acceleration is largest when the oscillating mass is instantaneously at rest. x) The ... of the motion. z) The acceleration is larger when the oscillating mass has its greatest velocity.
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- THE ACCELERATION IS LARGEST WHEN THE OSCILLATING MASS IS INSTANTANEOUSLY AT REST
Description : What is a typical wavelength of an AM radio wave? w) 3000 meters x) 300 meters y) 30 meters z) 3 meters
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- 300 METERS
Description : A wave and its reflection produce a standing wave with the distance from NODE to nearest ANTINODE of 4 meters. The wavelength of this wave is: w) 4 meters x) 8 meters y) 12 meters z) 16 meters
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- 16 METERS
Description : A standing wave is formed on a tightly stretched string. The distance between a node and an antinode is: w) 1/8 wavelength x) 1/4 wavelength y) 1/2 wavelength z) 1 wavelength
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- 1/4 WAVELENGTH
Description : The period of oscillation of a particle undergoing simple harmonic motion is: w) independent of the amplitude of the motion x) directly proportional to the frequency of oscillation y) independent of the frequency of oscillation z) none of the above
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- INDEPENDENT OF THE AMPLITUDE OF THE MOTION
Description : A piano tuner notices a standing Lissajous (pron: Liss-a-jew) curve on his oscilloscope. The tone being projected is: w) out of harmony x) sharp y) resonating z) flat
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- RESONATING
Description : Which of the following property of sound is affected by change in air temperature – (1) Frequency (2) Intensity (3) Amplitude (4) Wavelength
Last Answer : (4) Wavelength Explanation: The wavelength of sound changes with temperature. This is because the speed of sound changes with the temperature. Since the speed of sound is different at different temperature, this ... while the same tone in fresh water at 68°F would have a wavelength of 48.05 feet.
Description : Which of the following property of sound is affected by change in air temperature (1) Frequency (2) Intensity (3) Amplitude (4) Wavelength
Last Answer : Wavelength
Description : Which of the following waves is not a transverse wave? w) a wave traveling on a string x) an electromagnetic wave y) a sound wave
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- A SOUND WAVE
Description : The speed of light in vacuum "C" divided by the Index of Refraction "N" gives the: w) frequency of the light x) speed of the light in the medium y) energy of the light z) wavelength of the light
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- SPEED OF THE LIGHT IN THE MEDIUM
Description : An organ pipe which is open at both ends resonates at its fundamental frequency. Neglecting any end effects, what wavelength is formed by this pipe in this mode of vibration if the pipe is 2 meters long? w) 2 meters x) 4 meters y) 6 meters z) 8 meters.
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- 4 METERS
Description : Higher the frequency greater will be ________. a)pitch b)loudness c)amplitude d)infrasound
Last Answer : a)pitch
Description : Which of the following does NOT travel in a vacuum? w) radio waves x) gamma rays y) magnetic waves z) sound waves
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- SOUND WAVES
Description : The Michelson interferometer was designed to study the nature of: w) water waves x) sound waves y) an "ether" z) sunlight
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- AN "ETHER"
Description : The quality or tone of a musical sound produced by a stringed instrument depends on – (1) frequency of vibration (2) length of the strings in the instrument (3) Amplitude of vibration (4) wave form of the sound
Last Answer : (4) wave form of the sound Explanation: The timbre or quality of a sound depends on its wave form, which varies with the number of over-tones, or harmonics, that are present, their ... particular musical sound have a different sound from another, even when they have the same pitch and loudness.
Description : The quality or tone of a musical sound produced by a stringed instrument depends on (1) frequency of vibration (2) length of the strings in the instrument (3) Amplitude of vibration (4) wave form of the sound
Last Answer : wave form of the sound
Description : What are the relationships that are present between frequency wavelength and amplitude of a wave?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : The speed of any mechanical wave as it propagates through a medium is dependent mainly on the A. frequency of the wave source B. wavelength C. period of the wave D. type of medium through which the wave travels E. amplitude
Last Answer : D. type of medium through which the wave travels
Description : The pitch of the sound is measured by its: (1) Intensity (2) waveform (3) Frequency (4) Loudness
Last Answer : (3) Frequency Explanation: Pitch relates to the frequency, or how many times a second the particles vibrate. The distance between one wave and the next gives the wavelength. For sounds all travelling at the same speed, highfrequency (high-pitched) sounds have waves very close together.
Description : On oscilloscope screen for dynamic measurement, lissajous diagram is normally used to determine the __________ of the input signal. (A) Frequency (B) Amplitude (C) Damping (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) Frequency
Description : What is the relation between wavelength, frequency and velocity? (1) velocity of wave = frequency * wavelength (2) velocity of wave = frequency/wavelength (3) velocity of wave = wavelength/frequency (4) None of above
Last Answer : a) velocity of wave = frequency * wavelength
Description : The frequency of a wave is 50 Hertz and its wavelength is 25 meters. What is the velocity of this wave?
Last Answer : ANSWER: 1250 METERS/SECOND
Description : The pitch of sound depends on its – (1) Frequency (2) Intensity (3) Velocity (4) Amplitude
Last Answer : (1) Frequency Explanation: Pitch is a perceptual property that allows the ordering of sounds on a frequencyrelated scale. Pitch may be quantified as a frequency, but pitch is not a purely objective physical property; it is a subjective psychoacoustical attribute of sound.
Description : The pitch of sound depends on its (1) Frequency(2) Intensity (3) Velocity (4) Amplitude
Last Answer : Frequency