4th Grade Sound Review

Front

What happens to the pitch of a sound when the tension of the vibrating object is increased?

Back

The pitch becomes higher.

Front

Through which mediums can sound vibrations travel?

Back

Sound vibrations can travel through solids, liquids, and gases, but not through empty space.

Front

True or False: Sound waves consist of vibrating particles and must pass through a medium.

Back

True

Front

What is the term for the back-and-forth motion of an object that produces sound?

Back

Vibration.

Front

What is the definition of pitch in terms of sound?

Back

Pitch is the highness or lowness of a sound.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

Back

Higher frequency results in a higher pitch, while lower frequency results in a lower pitch.

Front

What is a medium in the context of sound waves?

Back

A medium is a substance (solid, liquid, or gas) through which sound waves travel.

Front

How does temperature affect the speed of sound in a medium?

Back

The speed of sound increases with an increase in temperature.

Front

What is the difference between a sound wave and a light wave?

Back

Sound waves are mechanical waves that require a medium to travel, while light waves are electromagnetic waves that can travel through a vacuum.

Front

What is amplitude in relation to sound waves?

Back

Amplitude refers to the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, which affects the loudness of the sound.