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Question 24

Sound from generators outside a parked van can be heard inside the van. The sound enters the van through a metal side panel.

a.

One generator produces a sound with a frequency of 120 Hz.

State the frequency of the sound heard inside the van. Give a reason for your answer.

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b.

Two other generators, A and B, are tested one at a time. The table shows the vibration amplitude of the panel for each generator.

GeneratorPanel vibration amplitude in μm\mu\text{m}μm
A12
B30

Explain which generator produces the sound with the greater intensity inside the van. Use data from the table in your answer.

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