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What is the difference between compression and rarefaction in a sound wave? Illustrate your answer with a sketch.

Important Questions on Sound

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Cambridge IGCSE® Physics Coursebook Second Edition>Chapter 12 - Sound>End-of-chapter questions>Q 1
A sound is produced by a vibrating _____.
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Cambridge IGCSE® Physics Coursebook Second Edition>Chapter 12 - Sound>End-of-chapter questions>Q 1
The _____ of sound travels through the material at the speed of sound.
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Cambridge IGCSE® Physics Coursebook Second Edition>Chapter 12 - Sound>End-of-chapter questions>Q 1
The name for a reflected sound is _____.
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Cambridge IGCSE® Physics Coursebook Second Edition>Chapter 12 - Sound>End-of-chapter questions>Q 1
The unit of frequency is _____.
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Cambridge IGCSE® Physics Coursebook Second Edition>Chapter 12 - Sound>End-of-chapter questions>Q 2
A sound with a higher pitch has a greater/higher frequency/amplitude.
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Cambridge IGCSE® Physics Coursebook Second Edition>Chapter 12 - Sound>End-of-chapter questions>Q 2
A louder sound has a greater/smaller frequency/amplitude.
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Cambridge IGCSE® Physics Coursebook Second Edition>Chapter 12 - Sound>End-of-chapter questions>Q 3
Draw a wave shape to represent a sound wave. Label this 'A'. Add a second wave to represent a sound wave with a higher pitch. Label this 'B'
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Cambridge IGCSE® Physics Coursebook Second Edition>Chapter 12 - Sound>End-of-chapter questions>Q 3
Draw a wave shape to represent a sound wave. Label this 'A'. Add a second wave to represent a louder sound. Label this 'D'.