Sound

Physics (Science Paper 1) · Chapter 7 · 3. Sound

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1. Part 1: Echoes and their uses13 slides
2. Part 2: Vibrations, resonance and the characteristics of sound15 slides
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Reflection of sound; echoes and the conditions for hearing them; numerical problems
Uses of echoes: bats, dolphins, fishing, medical imaging and SONAR
Natural, damped and forced vibrations
Resonance as a special case of forced vibration; applications
Characteristics of sound: loudness and intensity, pitch and frequency, quality and waveform; decibel; noise pollution