Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Sound

Sound — practice question

Fig. 6.1 shows the wavefronts of a sound wave moving from left to right through air.
(a(i))[1]

State the name for the region around A shown in the diagram.

(a(ii))[1]

State the name for the region around B shown in the diagram.

(b)[1]

On Fig. 6.1, draw a double-headed arrow to indicate one wavelength.

(c)[3]

State and explain any change that would occur in the wavefront pattern shown in Fig. 6.1.

(d)[3]

State and explain any change in the pattern of wavefronts shown in Fig. 6.1.

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