Cambridge IGCSE Physics
Cambridge IGCSE Physics Sound Exam Questions
Free Cambridge IGCSE Physics exam questions on Sound, with mark schemes. Covers longitudinal sound waves, speed of sound, echoes and ultrasound.
Sound exam questions
Every Cambridge IGCSE Physics past paper question on Topic 3, collected into one pack with the mark schemes. Answer them without notes, mark them line by line, then move on to full past papers.
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Cambridge IGCSE Physics 0625 Flashcards (Anki & Quizlet)
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About Cambridge IGCSE Physics Sound
This sub-topic covers sound.
What you need to know
- Nature Compressions and rarefactions.
- Speed Measuring using echoes.
- Ultrasound Uses in medicine and sonar.
Common mistakes in Sound
- Saying sound travels in a vacuum.
- Forgetting echo distance is doubled.
Try two Sound exam-style questions
1. An echo returns after 2.0 s at 340 m/s. Find the distance to the wall. (1 mark)
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340 m.
2. State the frequency of ultrasound. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
Above 20 kHz.
Sound FAQs
What does this cover?
Sound waves and ultrasound.
Which practical links here?
Measuring the speed of sound.
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