Sound Waves

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What type of energy does a sound wave have?

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Mechanical

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Sound is produced by:

Heat energy

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Low temperatures

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Vibrations

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Friction

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Vibrations

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True or False: Sound needs a medium.

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True

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Sound waves are also known as ----- waves.

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Both longitudinal and compression

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True or False: Sound waves are faster than light.

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False

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Areas of increased pressure on a sound wave are known as a ----

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Compression

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The distance from the beginning of one compression to the beginning of the next compression is called a -----

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Wavelength

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Spread out areas or areas of decreased pressure on a sound wave are known as a ---

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Rarefaction

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The number of wavelengths that pass a fixed point each second is known as ----

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Frequency

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The unit for measuring frequency is the ---

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Hertz

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