P3.3· 20 questions · 20 marks · 24 min · 2005–2023· Multiple choice
Every Cambridge IGCSE Physical Science Paper 1 question on sound, laid out as 6 A4 pages with the mark scheme below. Nothing is left out. Free to read, no account.

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Physical Science 0652 · Sound — Paper 1
IGCSE · topical answer key — answer key (teacher use)
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Answer
Marks
| Question | Answer | Marks | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2005 |
| 2 | D | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2009 |
| 3 | C | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2010 |
| 4 | D | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2014 |
| 5 | D | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2014 |
| 6 | B | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2015 |
| 7 | B | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2015 |
| 8 | A | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2016 |
| 9 | A | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2016 |
| 10 | A | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2017 |
| 11 | A | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2017 |
| 12 | B | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2018 |
| 13 | B | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2018 |
| 14 | B | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 15 | B | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 16 | C | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2020 |
| 17 | D | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2021 |
| 18 | A | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 19 | B | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2023 |
| 20 | B | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2023 |
31 Two astronauts without radios can only communicate in space if their helmets are touching. There is no air in space. What does this show about sound? through a solid through a vacuum A can travel can travel B can travel cannot travel C cannot travel can travel D cannot travel cannot travel
1 marks
Answer: B
30 Astronaut 1 uses a hammer to mend a satellite in space. Astronaut 2 is nearby. There is no air in space. hammer astronaut 1 astronaut 2 Compared with the sound heard if they were working on Earth, what does astronaut 2 hear? A a louder sound B a quieter sound C a sound of the same loudness D no sound at all
1 marks
Answer: D
32 The diagrams represent four different sound waves shown on the screen of an oscilloscope. The controls of the oscilloscope are set the same in each case. Which diagram represents the sound with the highest frequency? A B C D
1 marks
Answer: C
32 A loudspeaker produces waves with the following frequencies. 5 Hz 500 Hz 5000 Hz 50 000 Hz Which frequencies can be heard by a person with normal hearing? A 5 Hz, 500 Hz, 5000 Hz and 50 000 Hz B 5 Hz, 500 Hz and 5000 Hz only C 500 Hz, 5000 Hz and 50 000 Hz only D 500 Hz and 5000 Hz only
1 marks
Answer: D
32 A loudspeaker produces waves with the following frequencies. 5 Hz 500 Hz 5000 Hz 50 000 Hz Which frequencies can be heard by a person with normal hearing? A 5 Hz, 500 Hz, 5000 Hz and 50 000 Hz B 5 Hz, 500 Hz and 5000 Hz only C 500 Hz, 5000 Hz and 50 000 Hz only D 500 Hz and 5000 Hz only
1 marks
Answer: D
32 Two astronauts without radios can only communicate in space if their helmets are touching. There is no air in space. What does this show about sound? A It can travel through a solid and a vacuum. B It can travel through a solid but cannot travel through a vacuum. C It cannot travel through a solid but it can travel through a vacuum. D It cannot travel through either a solid or a vacuum.
1 marks
Answer: B
32 Two astronauts without radios can only communicate in space if their helmets are touching. There is no air in space. What does this show about sound? A It can travel through a solid and a vacuum. B It can travel through a solid but cannot travel through a vacuum. C It cannot travel through a solid but it can travel through a vacuum. D It cannot travel through either a solid or a vacuum.
1 marks
Answer: B
32 Three loudspeakers vibrate at different frequencies of 5 hertz, 25 kilohertz and 50 kilohertz. Which row shows whether the vibrations from each loudspeaker can be heard by a human? 5 hertz 25 kilohertz 50 kilohertz A no no no B no yes no C yes no yes D yes yes yes
1 marks
Answer: A
32 Three loudspeakers vibrate at different frequencies of 5 hertz, 25 kilohertz and 50 kilohertz. Which row shows whether the vibrations from each loudspeaker can be heard by a human? 5 hertz 25 kilohertz 50 kilohertz A no no no B no yes no C yes no yes D yes yes yes
1 marks
Answer: A
32 Three objects, P, Q and R, vibrate with the frequencies shown and produce longitudinal waves in the air. object frequency / Hz P 25 Q 1000 R 15 000 Which of these waves can be heard by a human with normal hearing? A P, Q and R B P and Q only C P and R only D Q and R only
1 marks
Answer: A
32 Three objects, P, Q and R, vibrate with the frequencies shown and produce longitudinal waves in the air. object frequency / Hz P 25 Q 1000 R 15 000 Which of these waves can be heard by a human with normal hearing? A P, Q and R B P and Q only C P and R only D Q and R only
1 marks
Answer: A
32 A vibrating object produces waves of different frequencies in air. Which frequency is a sound wave that someone with normal hearing is able to hear? A 2.5 Hz B 1000 Hz C 25 000 Hz D 100 000 Hz
1 marks
Answer: B
32 A vibrating object produces waves of different frequencies in air. Which frequency is a sound wave that someone with normal hearing is able to hear? A 2.5 Hz B 1000 Hz C 25 000 Hz D 100 000 Hz
1 marks
Answer: B
31 Two astronauts without radios can only communicate in space if their helmets are touching. There is no air in space. What does this show about sound? A It can travel through a solid and a vacuum. B It can travel through a solid but cannot travel through a vacuum. C It cannot travel through a solid but can travel through a vacuum. D It cannot travel through either a solid or a vacuum.
1 marks
Answer: B
31 Two astronauts without radios can only communicate in space if their helmets are touching. There is no air in space. What does this show about sound? A It can travel through a solid and a vacuum. B It can travel through a solid but cannot travel through a vacuum. C It cannot travel through a solid but can travel through a vacuum. D It cannot travel through either a solid or a vacuum.
1 marks
Answer: B
32 What is the approximate range of frequencies of sound that can be heard by the human ear? A 2 Hz to 2000 Hz B 2 kHz to 2000 kHz C 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz D 20 kHz to 20 000 kHz
1 marks
Answer: C
31 Which frequency is outside the range of audible frequencies for a healthy human ear? A 30 Hz B 300 Hz C 3000 Hz D 30 000 Hz
1 marks
Answer: D
32 Sound of which frequency is not audible to a healthy human ear? A 5.0 Hz B 50 Hz C 500 Hz D 5000 Hz
1 marks
Answer: A
32 A vibrating object produces waves of different frequencies in air. Which frequency is that of a sound wave that a human with normal hearing can hear? A 2.5 Hz B 1000 Hz C 25 000 Hz D 100 000 Hz
1 marks
Answer: B
32 A vibrating object produces waves of different frequencies in air. Which frequency is that of a sound wave that a human with normal hearing can hear? A 2.5 Hz B 1000 Hz C 25 000 Hz D 100 000 Hz
1 marks
Answer: B