Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. The astronaut cannot hear the sound on the surface of moon.
  2. Acoustics is the discipline of sound, which deals with the study of sound and vibrations in liquids. Which of the given statements is/are correct?

  1. Only (1)

  2. Only (2)

  3. Both (1) & (2)

  4. Neither (1) nor (2)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
  1. Statement (1) is correct. Astronaut cannot hear the sound on the surface of moon because sound needs medium to travel, which is absent on moon.
    1. Statement (2) is wrong. Acoustics is the discipline of sound, which deals with the study of sound and vibrations in gases, liquids and solids.

Keep practicing — related questions