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Good Morning Students As we have completed the chapter SOUND, kindly start making notes according to given headlines:Characterstics of Sound waveRelation between velocity, frequency and wavelength*Factors affecting Speed of Sound *Sonic Boom *Reflection of Sound and it's applications*echo*calculation of minimum distance for echo production *Reverbration Ultrasound and it's applications*SonarCharacterstics of Sound

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Good Morning Students As we have completed the chapter SOUND, kindly start making notes according to given headlines:Characterstics of Sound waveRelation between velocity, frequency and wavelength*Factors affecting Speed of Sound Sonic Boom Reflection of Sound and it's applicationsechocalculation of minimum distance for echo production Reverbration Ultrasound and it's applicationsSonarCharacterstics of Sound

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  1. Characteristics of Sound Wave:

    • Sound waves are longitudinal waves that require a medium to travel.
    • They are produced by vibrating objects and are detected by our ears.
    • They have properties like wavelength, frequency, speed, and amplitude.
  2. Relation between velocity, frequency and wavelength:

    • The velocity of a wave is equal to the product of its wavelength and frequency. This is represented by the formula v = fλ.
  3. Factors affecting Speed of Sound:

    • The speed of sound is affected by temperature, humidity, and pressure.
  4. Sonic Boom:

    • A sonic boom is a loud sound kind of like an explosion. It's caused by shock waves created by any object that travels through the air faster than the speed of sound.
  5. Reflection of Sound and its applications:

    • Sound waves can be reflected off surfaces. This is used in many applications such as echolocation and sonar.
  6. Echo:

    • An echo is a reflection of sound that arrives at the listener some time after the direct sound.
  7. Calculation of minimum distance for echo production:

    • The minimum distance for echo production in air at 20°C is approximately 17 m.
  8. Reverberation:

    • Reverberation is the persistence of sound in a particular space after the original sound is removed.
  9. Ultrasound and its applications:

    • Ultrasound is sound waves with frequencies higher than the upper audible limit of human hearing. It is used in many different fields, such as medicine and industry.
  10. Sonar:

  • Sonar (sound navigation and ranging) is a technique that uses sound propagation to navigate, communicate with or detect objects on or under the surface of the water.
  1. Characteristics of Sound:
  • Sound has characteristics such as pitch, loudness, and quality. Each of these characteristics is related to a specific property of the sound wave: frequency, amplitude, and waveform respectively.

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