Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Sound Waves
An electrically maintained tuning fork oscillates with a constant...
An electrically maintained tuning fork oscillates with a constant frequency and a constant amplitude. When the temperature of the surrounding air rises while the pressure is kept constant, the produced sound will exhibit
Options
- Alarger time period
- Blarger frequency
- Clarger wavelength
- Dlarger velocity
Correct answer
D. larger velocity
Step-by-step solution
The frequency of the sound produced is determined by the source, which is the electrically maintained tuning fork. Since it oscillates with a constant frequency, the frequency and time period of the produced sound remain constant.
The velocity of sound in a gas is given by .
As the temperature of the surrounding air increases, the velocity of sound increases.
The wavelength of the sound wave is given by .
Since increases and is constant, the wavelength also increases.
Therefore, the sound will exhibit a larger wavelength and a larger velocity.
The velocity of sound in a gas is given by .
As the temperature of the surrounding air increases, the velocity of sound increases.
The wavelength of the sound wave is given by .
Since increases and is constant, the wavelength also increases.
Therefore, the sound will exhibit a larger wavelength and a larger velocity.