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Assume that the displacement(s) of air is proportional to the pressure difference ( p) created by a sound wave. Displacement (s) further depends on the speed of sound (v), density of air () and the frequency (f). If p ~ 10 Pa, v ~ 300 m/s, ~ 1 kg/m3 and f ~ 1000 Hz, then s will be of the order of (take the multiplicative constant to be 1) :
- A1 mm
- Bmm
- C10 mm
- Dmm
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Correct answer: B
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Assume a proportionality relation
We are told that displacement depends on:
- pressure difference
- speed of sound
- density of air
- frequency
So let
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Use dimensional analysis
Dimensions of each quantity:
Therefore,
Equating powers of :
- For mass :
- For length :
- For time :
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Use the condition that displacement is proportional to pressure difference
Since is proportional to , we take
Then from ,
From ,
From ,
Hence,
Taking multiplicative constant as ,
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Substitute the given values
Given:
So,
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Convert to mm
Since ,
This is of the order of
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Match with options
- A: ✗
- B: ✓
- C: ✗
- D: ✗
Therefore, the correct option is B.
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