A worker was working on the rail track. A boy at a distance holds his ear near the rail track. This boy was able to hear sound of the blow of workman twice. It is because of
A. The speed of sound is greater in steel than in air
B. The speed of sound is greater in air than in steel
C. Part of the sound wave is reflected between the rail tracks
D. His ears are at different distance from the source
Answer: Option A
Related Questions on Sounds waves and Motion
Which of the following substances will have the lowest speed of sound?
A. Water
B. Steel
C. Glasss
D. Air
What is the approximate range of sound for humans?
A. 20Hertz to 2000 Hertz
B. 20Hertz to 200Hertz
C. 20 Hertz to 20000 Hertz
D. 2 Hertz to 2000 Hertz
Loudness of sound depends upon which of the following?
A. Frequency
B. Wavelength
C. Amplitude
D. Overtones
A. On land
B. In air
C. In space
D. Underwater

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