Understanding Vacuum Bell Experiment

The video tutorial demonstrates a vacuum bell experiment. It begins by introducing the components: an alarm, a base, a glass cover, and a vacuum pump, with an additional balloon. The alarm and balloon are placed under the glass cover, and the vacuum pump is activated. As air is removed, the alarm sound diminishes, and the balloon inflates. This illustrates that sound requires a medium, like air, to travel. Without air, sound cannot propagate. The balloon inflates due to the pressure difference between the inside and outside of the vacuum. The experiment concludes with a summary of these principles.

What are the main components used in the vacuum bell experiment?

• Alarm clock, base, glass cover, vacuum pump

• Alarm clock, base, glass cover, fan

• Alarm clock, base, glass cover, heater

• Alarm clock, base, glass cover, water

What happens to the sound of the alarm clock when the vacuum pump is activated?

• The sound disappears completely

• The sound remains the same

• The sound becomes softer

• The sound becomes louder

Why does the balloon expand during the experiment?

• Due to the increase in external pressure

• Because of the increase in temperature

• Due to the decrease in external pressure

• Because of the increase in humidity

What is the medium required for sound transmission in this experiment?

• Glass

• Air

• Water

• Metal

What is the main reason for the absence of sound in the vacuum bell?

• The alarm clock is turned off

• The glass cover blocks the sound

• There is no medium for sound transmission

• The vacuum pump absorbs the sound