1. Diagram 10.1 and Diagram 10.2 show the water and sound waves propagating towards a reflector.

Incident wavefronts

Reflected wavefronts

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Direction of reflected
Hard surface DIAGRAM 10.1

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DIAGRAM 10.2

(a) (i) What is meant by reflected waves?

[ 1 mark ]

(ii) With reference to Diagram 10.1 and Diagram 10.2, compare the incident and reflected angle,
wavelength, frequency, speed and direction of propagation of the reflected wave.
[ 5 marks ]
(iii) State the principle of reflection of waves.
[ 1 mark ]
(b) Discuss on how you would use the sound wave to determine the depth of the sea.
[ 3 marks ]

(c) You have been assigned as a consultant to assemble a speaker system and to improve the acoustics of a
school hall. Using the appropriate physics concept explain how the installation of the speaker system and
other modifications that can improve audible sound. In your explanation, elaborate on the following points:
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(i) The arrangement of the speakers.
(ii) Wall and floor finishing.
(iii) Power of the loud speakers
[10 marks].