Physics 5054 · O Level · Sound

Sound — practice question

Fig. 5.1 shows a loudspeaker positioned inside a glass bell-jar containing air. The loudspeaker emits a sound with frequency $2200\,\text{Hz}$.
(a)[1]

State the meaning of the frequency of a sound.

(b(i))[2]

Given that the speed of sound in air is $330\,\text{m s}^{-1}$, calculate the wavelength of the sound in the air.

(b(ii)-1)[1]

The sound moves from the air into the glass. State what happens to its frequency.

(b(ii)-2)[1]

State how the speed of the sound changes.

(c(i)-1)[1]

Describe how the loudspeaker produces sound.

(c(i)-2)[2]

Describe the way sound is transmitted through air.

(c(ii))[1]

A pump is attached to the tube at the bottom of the glass bell-jar. The pump is then switched on and removes the air from the glass bell-jar. Explain why the volume of the sound heard outside the glass bell-jar decreases.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 9-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Oscillations/vibrations completed each second

  • Full mark scheme, point by point
  • Step-by-step worked solution
  • Write your answer & get it marked instantly by AI