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The type of waves that can be propagated through solid is :

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Explanation

Since solid has both the properties (rigidity and elasticity).

Velocity of sound in air

I. Increases with temperature

II. Decreases with temperature

III. Increase with pressure

IV. Is independent of pressure

V. Is independent of temperature

Choose the correct answer. [Kerala (Engg.) 2001]

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Explanation

Speed of sound vT and it is independent of pressure.

If at same temperature and pressure, the densities for two diatomic gases are respectively d1 and d2, then the ratio of velocities of sound in these gases will be :

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Speed of sound v=γPdv1v2=d2d1 (∵ P - constant)

The velocity of sound measured in hydrogen and oxygen gas at a given temperature will be in the ratio :

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Explanation

v1MvH2vO2=MO2MH2=322vH2vO2=41

If vm is the velocity of sound in moist air, vd is the velocity of sound in dry air, under identical conditions of pressure and temperature 

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The density of moist air (i.e. air mixed with water vapours) is less than the density of dry air

Hence from v=γPρvmoistair>vdryair.

A source of the sound of frequency 600 Hz is placed inside water. The speed of sound in water is 1500 m/s and in the air is 300 m/s. The frequency of sound recorded by an observer who is standing in the air is : 

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Frequency of sound does not change with medium, because it is characteristics of source.

An underwater sonar source operating at a frequency of 60 kHz directs its beam towards the surface. If the velocity of sound in air is 330 m/s, the wavelength and frequency of waves in air are: 

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Frequency of waves remains same, i.e. 60 Hz

and wavelength ​​λ=vn=33060×103= 5.5 mm.

It is possible to distinguish between the transverse and longitudinal waves by studying the property of :

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Explanation

Interference, diffraction and reflection occurs in both transverse and longitudinal waves. Polarisation occurs only in transverse waves.

Water waves are 

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Water waves are transverse as well as longitudinal in nature.

The waves in which the particles of the medium vibrate in a direction perpendicular to the direction of wave motion is known as 

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Explanation

In transverse waves medium particles vibrate perpendicular to the direction of propagation of wave.

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