IGCSE Physics Sound Waves Test Quiz

ASSIGNMENT 3: SOUND WAVES.


Answer all the questions.



1) Construct a circle map with the characteristics of sound waves.




2) On the diagram below, label the amplitude.




Time / second




3) Complete the table below to differentiate between loudness and pitch.


Loudness Characteristic Pitch
Definition
Depends on

, 4) By referring to the original waveform on the screen of C.R.O, state the frequency and
the pitch of sound when the waveform is changed.




Change in the
waveform on C.R.O




Frequency
Pitch




5) By referring to the original waveform on the screen of C.R.O, state the amplitude and
the loudness of sound when the waveform is changed.




Change in the
waveform on C.R.O




Amplitude
Loudness