One difference between a longitudinal wave and a transverse wave is that a longitudinal wave consists of compressions and rarefactions.
Explain the terms compression and rarefaction using ideas about particles.
compression:
rarefaction:
Describe one other way in which longitudinal wave motion differs from transverse wave motion.
Longitudinal wave motion:
Transverse wave motion:
A sound wave of frequency 0.080 kHz0.080\text{ kHz}0.080 kHz travels through concrete at a speed of 3600 m/s3600\text{ m/s}3600 m/s.
Calculate the wavelength of the wave.
wavelength = ........................... m\text{........................... m}........................... m
The wave travels from the concrete into the air.
State and explain whether the wave will be audible to a healthy human ear.
statement:
explanation:
237 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics General properties of waves, covering General properties of waves. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.