MCQ- 4 ICSE Physics class 10 ch-3 Sound

Applications of Resonance (Class 10 Sound)

1. Which of the following is an example of resonance in musical instruments?

A car engine running
Soundbox of a guitar amplifying sound
Turning off a fan
Breaking of glass

Correct Answer: Soundbox of a guitar amplifying sound

2. Which of these phenomena uses resonance?

Boiling water
Running tap water
Tuning fork making another fork vibrate
Switching on a light

Correct Answer: Tuning fork making another fork vibrate

3. Which natural disaster can be intensified due to resonance?

Flood
Earthquake causing buildings to collapse
Volcanic eruption
Tornado

Correct Answer: Earthquake causing buildings to collapse

4. Why does a radio receiver require tuning?

To boost battery life
To increase volume
To achieve resonance with the radio waves
To reduce noise

Correct Answer: To achieve resonance with the radio waves

5. Which phenomenon explains why soldiers break step on a bridge?

Gravity
Resonance
Damping
Forced vibrations

Correct Answer: Resonance