Introduction to Sound

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What is vibrating?

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Vibrating is when something moves back and forth really fast.

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How can you show that a tuning fork is vibrating?

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You can show that a tuning fork is vibrating by placing it in water.

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What are sound waves?

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Sound waves are vibrations that travel through the air.

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What happens when a speaker makes a loud sound?

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When a speaker makes a loud sound, it can cause things to vibrate.

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What can very loud sounds do?

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Very loud sounds can cause glass to break.

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What is sound?

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Sound is a type of energy made by vibrations.

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What do we need to hear sound?

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We need air (or another medium) to hear sound.

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What is an example of a sound wave?

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An example of a sound wave is the noise made by a guitar.

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What is the relationship between sound and vibration?

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Sound is produced by vibrations.

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Can sound travel through water?

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Yes, sound can travel through water.

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