Physics 5054 · O Level · Sound

Sound — practice question

Sound and ultrasound are both longitudinal waves.
(a)[2]

State what is meant by longitudinal.

(b(i))[2]

Fig. 5.1 shows an ultrasound cleaner in use for cleaning jewellery. The jewellery is placed in the cleaning fluid, and ultrasound waves with frequency $42\,000\,\text{Hz}$ are generated in the fluid. The speed of ultrasound in the fluid is $1500\,\text{m s}^{-1}$. Calculate the wavelength of the ultrasound in the fluid.

(b(ii))[2]

Describe how the ultrasound cleans the jewellery.

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