Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Sound

Sound — practice question

(a)[5]

Describe an experiment for determining the speed of sound in air. Give the apparatus required, explain how the measurements are made and show how the speed of sound in air is calculated. You may use the space below to add a labelled diagram to support your answer.

(b)[2]

Explain why light waves and sound waves act differently in this situation.

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This 7-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: How the sound is generated is described (for example, by clapping or using a loudspeaker)

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