Physics 5054 · O Level · Sound

Sound — practice question

Audible sound waves and ultrasound waves are both made up of compressions and rarefactions.
(a)[1]

Describe one distinction between a compression and a rarefaction.

(b(i))[1]

In a specified medium, the speed of both audible sound and ultrasound waves is $v$. State the equation that connects the wavelength $\lambda$ of a sound wave with its frequency $f$.

(b(ii))[1]

Explain how the wavelength of an audible sound wave compares with that of an ultrasound wave in this medium.

(c)[2]

Describe one use of ultrasound waves.

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