Consider the following statements.
1. In sound waves, the vibrations are perpendicular to the direction in which the wave travels.
2. Sound waves are elastic waves.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A. Only 2
B. Only 1
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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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