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The document provides an overview of sound concepts for Class 8, including definitions of amplitude, frequency, and ultrasonic sounds, as well as explanations of noise pollution and the workings of the human ear. It also discusses the behavior of sound in different mediums and the phenomenon of echoes. Additionally, it offers methods to reduce noise pollution and explains why sound cannot travel in a vacuum.

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Sound Chapter Notes Class8 Fixed

The document provides an overview of sound concepts for Class 8, including definitions of amplitude, frequency, and ultrasonic sounds, as well as explanations of noise pollution and the workings of the human ear. It also discusses the behavior of sound in different mediums and the phenomenon of echoes. Additionally, it offers methods to reduce noise pollution and explains why sound cannot travel in a vacuum.

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Sound - Class 8 (CBSE) | Science Notes

Q: Name two wind instruments.


A: Flute, Shehnai.

Q: What is amplitude?
A: Amplitude is the maximum height of a wave. In sound, it determines loudness.

Q: What is frequency?
A: Frequency is the number of vibrations per second. It is measured in Hertz (Hz).

Q: What are ultrasonic sounds? Name any animals that produce ultrasonic sounds.
A: Sounds with frequencies above 20,000 Hz are called ultrasonic sounds. Examples: Bats,
Dolphins.

Q: How does the loudness of sound vary when the amplitude of vibration is:
(a) Doubled (b) Tripled
A: (a) Loudness increases 4 times.
(b) Loudness increases 9 times (Loudness is proportional to the square of amplitude).

Q: Define a simple pendulum.


A: A simple pendulum consists of a small metal ball (bob) tied to a string that swings back and forth.

Q: What is the amplitude of the pendulum?


A: The amplitude is the maximum distance of the bob from its mean (rest) position.

Q: What is the frequency of a simple pendulum if it makes 20 oscillations in 4 seconds?


A: Frequency = No. of Oscillations ÷ Time
= 20 ÷ 4 = 5 Hz.

Q: Why can two astronauts not hear each other on the moon?
A: Sound needs a medium (like air) to travel. The Moon has no atmosphere, so sound cannot travel
through the vacuum.

Q: When a sound strikes a hard surface, its reflection and repetition of the original sound is
heard. What is this phenomenon?
A: This is called an echo. It occurs when sound waves bounce off a surface and return after 0.1
seconds.
Q: What is noise pollution?
A: Noise pollution is unwanted, loud, and irritating sounds that disturb humans and animals.
Examples: Traffic noise, loudspeakers.

Q: Difference between noise and music.


A: Noise: Unpleasant and unorganized sound (e.g., honking).
Music: Pleasant, organized sound with rhythm (e.g., singing).

Q: Ways to reduce noise pollution.


A: 1. Use earplugs.
2. Ban loudspeakers at night.
3. Plant more trees.
4. Use low-volume horns in vehicles.

Q: How does the human ear work?


A: 1. The outer ear (pinna) collects sound waves.
2. Vibrations travel through the ear canal to the eardrum.
3. Three small bones amplify the sound.
4. The cochlea converts it into nerve signals for the brain.

Q: Why does sound not travel in a vacuum? (Bell Jar Experiment)


A: Sound needs a medium like air to travel. In a vacuum, there is no medium, so no sound can be
heard.

Q: Speed of sound in different mediums.


A: Solids: Fastest (e.g., Iron: 5000 m/s).
Liquids: Medium (e.g., Water: 1500 m/s).
Gases: Slowest (e.g., Air: 340 m/s).

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