Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Sound

Sound — practice question

(a(i))[1]

The pitch of a sound wave increases. Tick one box to show the change that happens.

(a(ii))[1]

The loudness of a sound wave increases. Tick one box to show the change that happens.

(b)[1]

Tick the one box that shows why the astronaut cannot hear this sound.

(c(i))[1]

State a rough value for the speed of sound in water.

(c(ii))[2]

Calculate the wavelength in water for a sound wave with frequency 12 kHz.

(d)[3]

On Fig. 6.2, draw three crests of the wave that have just emerged through the gap in the barrier.

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