Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Sound

Sound — practice question

A set of students is working through a topic called ‘Light and Sound’.
(a)[3]

State three differences between the properties of light and the properties of sound.

(b)[4]

The students visit a large park to determine the speed of sound. Describe an experiment for determining the speed of sound. You may include a diagram in your answer.

(c)[3]

Calculate the wavelength produced by the tuning fork.

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