5.5 Sound Review

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What is a compression wave?

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A compression wave is a type of sound wave where parts of the wave are bunched close together, indicating areas of high pressure.

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How does sound travel through different materials?

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Sound travels more quickly through solids than through gases.

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What is the relationship between vibrations and pitch?

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Rapid vibrations produce high pitches, while slow vibrations produce low pitches.

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What is another name for a sound wave?

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A sound wave is also known as a compression wave.

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How is energy transferred in sound waves?

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Energy in sound waves is transferred through vibrating matter.

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What is the definition of sound?

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Sound is a type of energy made by vibrations that travels through matter.

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What is pitch?

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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 frequency in relation to sound?

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Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second, affecting the pitch of the sound.

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What is a rarefaction wave?

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A rarefaction wave is a part of a sound wave where the particles are spread apart, indicating areas of low pressure.

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What materials conduct sound best?

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Solids conduct sound best, followed by liquids, and gases conduct sound the least.