Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Sound

Sound — practice question

Fig. 8.1 displays a tuning fork beside a wooden block.
(a(i))[1]

The tuning fork is struck on the wooden block and then produces a sound. Describe how the tuning fork creates the sound.

(a(ii))[2]

State whether a healthy human ear is able to hear this sound frequency. Explain your answer.

(b)[2]

On Fig. 8.2, draw the wave to represent the sound made by the second tuning fork.

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