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State which kind of seismic wave is the same type of wave as sound. State what characteristics this kind of wave has.

Important Questions on Sound

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Physics for Cambridge IGCSE workbook>Chapter 12 - Sound>Exercise 12.2>Q 2
The figure shows a trace that represents a sound wave. Add labelled arrows to the diagram to show the amplitude A of the wave and its period T.
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Physics for Cambridge IGCSE workbook>Chapter 12 - Sound>Exercise 12.2>Q 3
The figure shows a trace that represents a sound wave. Draw on the diagram to show a second wave that has the same pitch but is louder.

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Physics for Cambridge IGCSE workbook>Chapter 12 - Sound>Exercise 12.2>Q 5
Draw a table which shows the connection between the properties of a sound and the properties of the wave causing the sound.
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Physics for Cambridge IGCSE workbook>Chapter 12 - Sound>Exercise 12.3>Q 1
State which has the higher frequency — ultrasound or an opera singers voice.
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Physics for Cambridge IGCSE workbook>Chapter 12 - Sound>Exercise 12.3>Q 2
Can sound waves travel through a vacuum (empty space)?
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Physics for Cambridge IGCSE workbook>Chapter 12 - Sound>Exercise 12.3>Q 3
State what instrument we used to detect sound waves in the school laboratory.
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Physics for Cambridge IGCSE workbook>Chapter 12 - Sound>Exercise 12.3>Q 3
State what instrument do we use to display sound waves on a screen.
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Physics for Cambridge IGCSE workbook>Chapter 12 - Sound>Exercise 12.3>Q 4
A drummer strikes the horizontal surface of a drum so that a sound wave travels upwards from the surface of the drum. Describe how molecules of the air above the drum will move as the sound wave travels upwards. It may help to include a simple diagram.