Practice Sound Waves – The Vibrations We Hear (2) - Waves (Light and Sound)
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Sound Waves – The Vibrations We Hear

Practice - Sound Waves – The Vibrations We Hear

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What causes sound waves to form?

💡 Hint: Think about what makes instruments produce noise.

Question 2 Easy

True or False: Sound can travel through a vacuum.

💡 Hint: Consider if there are particles to carry sound.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What type of wave is a sound wave?

Transverse
Longitudinal
Both

💡 Hint: Think about the direction of particle movement.

Question 2

True or False: Pitch is affected by the frequency of sound.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember how high or low sounds differ.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

A siren has a frequency of 1000 Hz. Calculate its wavelength in air, given the speed of sound is 340 m/s. Use the formula: wavelength = speed/frequency.

💡 Hint: Rearrange the speed equation to find wavelength.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the implications of temperature on the speed of sound in everyday scenarios, particularly in aviation or underwater exploration.

💡 Hint: Link temperature effects to real-world applications.

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