Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Sound

Sound — practice question

A student taps a tuning fork against a wooden block. The tuning fork is kept close to the students’ ear, as shown in Fig. 8.1.

(a)[1]

Describe how the tuning fork creates sound.

(b)[2]

State the usual frequency interval of sounds humans can hear. Include the unit.

(c)[1]

Explain why the value obtained by the students is different.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 4-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Oscillations or vibrations” …