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Study of Sound — Syllabus
Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · Science
What Study of Sound covers in Maharashtra Board Class 9 Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the Maharashtra Board Class 9 Science syllabus.
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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 9 Science · 2026-27
Topics in Study of Sound
1
Nature of Sound and Sound Waves
- Sound is a form of energy that travels in the form of waves
- Sound requires a medium for propagation - it cannot travel through vacuum
- Sound waves are longitudinal waves where particles oscillate parallel to the direction of wave propagation
2
Velocity of Sound
- Velocity of sound is highest in solids, medium in liquids, and lowest in gases
- At 25°C: Steel (~6000 m/s), Water (~1500 m/s), Air (346 m/s)
- Velocity increases with increase in temperature of the medium
3
Audible, Infrasound and Ultrasound
- Human hearing range: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (20 kHz) - called audible sound
- Infrasound: frequency less than 20 Hz (e.g., earthquake vibrations, pendulum)
- Ultrasound: frequency greater than 20 kHz
4
Applications of Ultrasound
- Communication between ships at sea
- Joining plastic surfaces together
- Sterilizing liquids like milk by killing bacteria
Key Concepts
Sound is a form of energySound waves have wavelength (λ)Sound travels at different speedsAudible sound (20 Hz to 20Sound waves follow laws of reflection
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What are the important topics in Study of Sound for Maharashtra Board Class 9 Science?
Key topics in Study of Sound include Nature of Sound and Sound Waves, Velocity of Sound, Audible, Infrasound and Ultrasound, Applications of Ultrasound. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
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Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Study of Sound. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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