Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Sound

Sound — practice question

Fig. 4.1 depicts a loudspeaker that is generating a sound wave in air with frequency $15000\,\text{Hz}$.
(a)[3]

Describe how the loudspeaker cone produces this sound.

(b)[2]

Calculate the wavelength of this sound.

(c)[3]

On Fig. 4.2, draw a sketch that shows the sound wave as a set of wavefronts travelling towards the barrier, through the gap, and away from the barrier.

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