Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Sound

Sound — practice question

(a(i))[2]

Explain the terms compression and rarefaction in particle terms.

(a(ii))[2]

Describe one further way in which longitudinal wave motion is different from transverse wave motion.

(b(i))[3]

Calculate the wave's wavelength.

(b(ii))[2]

State and explain whether a healthy human ear will be able to hear the wave.

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