Physics 5054 · O Level · Sound

Sound — practice question

Both sound and ultrasound are waves that can travel through solids, liquids and gases. Fig. 9.1 shows a longitudinal wave with frequency $25\,000\,\text{Hz}$ moving through oil. Fig. 9.2 indicates the centres of the compressions of the sound wave in the liquid.
(a)[1]

State how sound is different from ultrasound.

(b(i))[3]

Explain what a wave means and describe how a longitudinal wave is different from a transverse wave.

(b(ii).1)[1]

On Fig. 9.1, place two points at the centres of two different rarefactions and label each point R.

(b(ii).2)[1]

On Fig. 9.1, draw a double-headed arrow to show a distance equal to one wavelength of the wave.

(b(ii).3)[2]

Measure the length of the arrow drawn on Fig. 9.1 and use it to determine the speed of the wave in oil.

(c(i))[1]

State what happens to the speed of the sound wave as it enters air.

(c(ii))[3]

On Fig. 9.2, draw the sections of these compressions that are in the air.

(d)[3]

Describe, in outline, how ultrasound is used in cleaning.

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