Physics WAEC / WASSCE 2007 Waves, Sound & Vibrations
(a)(i) What is a wave motion? (ii) State two differences between a radio wave and a sound wave. (b)(i) Given that you are provided with a tuning fork, a burette and other necessary apparatus, describe with the aid of a diagram, an experiment to determine the frequency of a note emitted by a source of sound. [assume the velocity of sound in air is known] (ii)State two precautions necessary to obtain accurate result in the experiment described in (b)(i) above (c) A pipe closed at one end is 100 cm long. If the air in the pipe is set into vibration and a fundamental note is produced, calculate the frequency of the note. [ velocity of sound in air = 340 ms\(^{-1}\)]