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Question 11 Mark
Sound waves travel slower in vacuum than in water.
Answer
True.

Explanation:

The speed of sound in a vacuum is zero meters per second, as sound cannot travel in a vacuum. Sound is a wave, which means it spreads through the vibration of particles in a medium, such as water or air.

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Question 21 Mark
Ultrasound can be used to test planeness of metal sheets.
Answer
True.

Explanation:

Ultrasonic Testing (UT) uses high frequency sound energy to conduct examinations and make measurements. Ultrasonic inspection can be used for flaw detection/ evaluation, dimensional measurements, material characterization, and more.

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Question 31 Mark
Echo can be heard in every room.
Answer
False.

Explanation:

They can't hear an echo in small room because in it the sound can't be reflected back. For an echo of a sound to be heard, the minimum distance between the source of sound and the walls of the room should be 17.2m. Obviously, in a small room echoes cannot be heard.

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