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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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State which kind of seismic wave is the same type of wave as sound.

Important Questions on Sound

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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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Physics for Cambridge IGCSE workbook>Chapter 12 - Sound>Exercise 12.2>Q 1
State which kind of seismic wave is the same type of wave as sound. State what characteristics this kind of wave has.
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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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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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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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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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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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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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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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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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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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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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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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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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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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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.