Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Sound

Sound — practice question

(a)[2]

Explain what compression and rarefaction mean.

(b)[1]

The Sun can be seen, but its sound cannot be heard. State the reason for this.

(c)[2]

Calculate the distance between the thunderstorm and the observer.

(d)[3]

Calculate the charge transferred.

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