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Paper 3 structured question: Sound

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Explaining sound wave behavior.

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Mediums and Sound Speed

The speed of sound varies in different mediums. For example, sound travels faster in water than in air.

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    State two mediums through which sound can travel.

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Paper 3 structured question: Sound

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Sound Waves and Mediums

Sound waves cannot travel through a vacuum and require a medium to propagate. Different mediums affect the speed of sound.

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    State the requirement for sound waves to travel.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

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