Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Sound

Sound — practice question

A loudspeaker emits a sound wave with a fixed frequency.
(a)[1]

State what frequency means.

(b(i))[1]

State what a compression is.

(b(ii))[2]

On Fig. 7.1, sketch the compression pattern after the sound wave has gone through the gap.

(b(iii))[1]

Describe the effect this has on the compression pattern after the sound wave has passed through the gap.

(c(i))[2]

Calculate the wavelength of the sound wave in air.

(c(ii))[1]

State a typical value for the speed of sound in a liquid.

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