Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Sound

Sound — practice question

Fig. 8.1 shows a student listening to the sound made by a tuning fork.
(a(i))[1]

State how the tuning fork generates the sound.

(a(ii))[1]

Complete the sentence below. Choose a word from the box: electromagnetic, longitudinal, transverse. A sound wave is [BLANK].

(a(iii))[2]

A loudspeaker emits a sound of frequency 25 kHz. A student with healthy ears cannot hear this sound. Explain why.

(b(i))[1]

The air particles are in motion. On Fig. 8.2, draw two arrows pointing in opposite directions to show how the air particles move.

(b(ii))[1]

Use Fig. 8.2 to find the wavelength of the sound wave.

(c)[4]

Describe a way of using water waves to show refraction.

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