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4.3 Sound, ultrasound and infrasound

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Question 9
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This question is about sound.

The Table shows the frequencies of three sounds.

Table

SoundFrequencyType of sound
whale call12 Hz
dog whistle25 kHz25\ \text{kHz}25 kHz
violin note440 Hz
a.

Give the frequency above which sound is called ultrasound.

[1]
b.

State what is meant by infrasound.

[1]
c.

Complete the Table by writing ultrasound, infrasound or audible sound for each sound.

[2]
d.

Give one use of ultrasound.

[1]
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4.3 Sound, ultrasound and infrasound Questions

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  3. /4.3 Sound, ultrasound and infrasound

112 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 4.3 Sound, ultrasound and infrasound, covering 4.3.1 Sound waves, vibrations and the human ear, 4.3.2 Ultrasound and infrasound, 4.3.3 Uses of ultrasound and infrasound, and 4.3.4 Sound waves passing between media. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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