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Sound waves — Question Bank (Cambridge) — Cambridge IGCSE Physics 0625 Revision Notes & Topical Questions

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6.1 Sound waves

2 Multiple-Choice Questions with Official Mark Schemes

Question 1 5129/12_Summer_2021_Q34
Question 1 - Dr Khaled Dabour Academy
Question 2 5129/11_Winter_2025_Q38
Question 2 - Dr Khaled Dabour Academy
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6.1 Sound waves – Complete Question Bank & Mark Scheme

Total Questions2 Questions with Verified Solutions & Past Paper Mark Schemes

Multiple Choice Questions (Exam Practice)

Question 1
Paper Ref: 5129/12_Summer_2021_Q34
Which statement about waves is correct?
A Alltransverse waves travel at the same speed in a vacuum.
Longitudinal waves can travel through a vacuum.
Longitudinal waves cannot transfer energy.
0 O WW
Transverse waves have vibrations at right-angles to the direction of travel.
Question 1 Diagram" style= - Dr Khaled Dabour Academy
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: D
Question 2
Paper Ref: 5129/11_Winter_2025_Q38
Which statement about electromagnetic waves is not correct?
A
B
Cc
D
They travel at the same speed in a vacuum.
They transfer energy.
They do not require a medium to travel through.
They are longitudinal.
Question 2 Diagram" style= - Dr Khaled Dabour Academy
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: D

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