The Production of Sound Waves draft activity

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What initiates the production of sound waves?

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A vibrating object.

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What is a compression in sound waves?

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A region of high molecular density and high air pressure.

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A region of lower density and pressure.

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What is a rarefaction in sound waves?

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Longitudinal waves.

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What type of wave are sound waves classified as?

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The vibrations are parallel to the direction of wave motion.

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How do the vibrations of air molecules relate to the direction of wave motion in sound waves?

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The changes in air pressure due to the propagation of sound waves.

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What does the sine curve represent in the context of sound waves?

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Between 20 and 20,000 Hz.

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What is the frequency range of audible sound waves?

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Sound waves with frequencies less than 20 Hz.

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What are infrasonic waves?

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Sound waves with frequencies above 20,000 Hz.

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What are ultrasonic waves?

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As frequency increases, pitch rises.

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How does frequency affect pitch?