Sound

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What is sound?

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Sound is a form of energy that travels in waves and is produced by vibrating objects.

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What are sound waves?

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Sound waves are vibrations that travel through a medium (such as air, water, or solids) and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.

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What is pitch in sound?

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Pitch is how high or low a sound is, determined by the frequency of the sound wave.

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What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

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Higher frequency sound waves produce higher pitches, while lower frequency sound waves produce lower pitches.

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What is amplitude in sound waves?

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Amplitude refers to the height of the sound wave and is related to the loudness of the sound.

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What is the difference between soft and loud sounds?

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Soft sounds have lower amplitude, while loud sounds have higher amplitude.

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How does sound travel through different mediums?

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Sound travels faster in solids than in liquids, and faster in liquids than in gases due to the density and elasticity of the medium.

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What is an example of a soft sound?

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An example of a soft sound is a bird singing.

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What is an example of a warning sound?

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An example of a warning sound is a smoke detector.

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What is the speed of sound in air at room temperature?

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The speed of sound in air at room temperature (20°C) is approximately 343 meters per second.