Sound Waves

Front

What happens to the vibration speed of a note when a lower note is played on a guitar?

Back

The second note vibrated slower.

Front

What does compression refer to in sound waves?

Back

The point where the wave is most compact.

Front

Why does sound travel faster through solids than through gases?

Back

Solid molecules are packed tightly together.

Front

True or False: Sound travels better through solids than through liquids.

Back

True.

Front

What type of wave has a higher pitch?

Back

High Frequency.

Front

Define sound wave.

Back

A sound wave is a longitudinal wave that is created by vibrating objects and travels through a medium such as air, water, or solids.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and pitch in sound waves?

Back

Higher frequency corresponds to a higher pitch.

Front

What is rarefaction in the context of sound waves?

Back

The point where the wave is least compact.

Front

How does temperature affect the speed of sound in air?

Back

The speed of sound increases with an increase in temperature.

Front

What is the medium in which sound travels?

Back

Sound can travel through solids, liquids, and gases.