Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Sound

Sound — practice question

Fig. 6.1 shows a sound wave with wavelength $0.45\,\text{m}$ moving from left to right.
(a(i))[1]

On Fig. 6.1, put a cross at the centre of a compression and label it C.

(a(ii))[1]

On Fig. 6.1, put a cross at the centre of a rarefaction and label it R.

(a(iii))[1]

On Fig. 6.1, draw a double-headed arrow to show a distance of $0.90\,\text{m}$.

(b)[2]

Calculate the wave’s speed.

(c)[1]

Suggest a medium through which the sound wave is travelling and state your reasoning.

(d(i))[1]

Another type of wave made up of compressions and rarefactions is ultrasound. State one other similarity between sound of frequency $750\,\text{Hz}$ and ultrasound.

(d(ii))[1]

State one way in which sound of frequency $750\,\text{Hz}$ is different from ultrasound.

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