CAIE IGCSE Physics 3.4 Sound Topic Practice

Question 1

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Which statement about ultrasound is correct?

A

It is produced by a rapidly vibrating source.

B

It is uncomfortable to human ears.

C

Its frequency must be greater than 300 kHz .

D

It travels the fastest in a vacuum.

Question 2

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The diagram shows the air molecules in part of a sound wave at a particular moment in time.

Figure for Question 2 — CAIE IGCSE Physics

Which statement is not correct?

A

Earlier, there was compression at X .

B

Later, there will be a rarefaction at X .

C

This part of the wave is travelling horizontally across the page.

D

This part of the wave is travelling towards the top of the page.

Question 3

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A boy shouts and hears the echo from a tall building 2.2 s later.
The speed of sound in air is 330 m/s330 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}.
How far away from the boy is the building?

A

150 m

B

300 m

C

360 m

D

730 m

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