Communication Over Distances

Front

What is the primary medium of communication when clapping in a pattern?

Back

Sound

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Front

What two forms of communication do emergency vehicles use to alert people?

Back

Light and sound

Front

What is the phenomenon that allows us to perceive objects in low-light conditions?

Back

Light

Front

What physical phenomenon is responsible for the production of sound?

Back

Vibrations

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Front

What historical method did sailors use to send messages between ships?

Back

Morse code

Front

What is the definition of communication?

Back

The act of conveying information or expressing thoughts and feelings to others.

Front

How does light travel?

Back

In straight lines, at a speed of approximately 299,792 kilometers per second in a vacuum.

Front

What is the difference between sound and light as forms of communication?

Back

Sound travels through air (or other mediums) as vibrations, while light travels through space as electromagnetic waves.

Front

What is Morse code?

Back

A method of encoding text characters as sequences of dots and dashes, used for long-distance communication.

Front

What role do vibrations play in sound production?

Back

Vibrations create pressure waves in the air, which are interpreted by our ears as sound.

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