Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Sound

Sound — practice question

Fig. 7.1 depicts a man listening to a radio.
(a(i))[2]

Sound from the radio causes the air particle at X to vibrate. On Fig. 7.1 draw two arrows at point X to show the directions in which the air particle vibrates.

(a(ii))[1]

Which term correctly describes the sound wave? Tick one box. transverse longitudinal electromagnetic

(a(iii))[2]

Suggest a value for the frequency of sound that the man can hear. State the unit.

(a(iv))[1]

Explain why the man is unable to hear ultrasound.

(b(i))[2]

Use the graph to calculate the speed of ultrasound travelling in sea-water.

(b(ii))[2]

Use the graph to determine the sea depth.

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