Sound Waves Review

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Can sound travel through a vacuum (space)?

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False

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What does the speed of a sound wave depend on?

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Both the medium's temperature and the density of the medium.

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What is pitch?

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The highness or lowness of a sound.

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If the frequency is higher, what happens to the pitch?

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The pitch is higher.

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If the distance represented by the letter A were increased, how would it change the way the sound was heard?

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The sound would be louder.

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What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

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Higher frequency means higher pitch.

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What is amplitude in sound waves?

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The intensity or strength of a sound wave.

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What is the unit of measurement for frequency?

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Hertz (Hz).

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How does temperature affect the speed of sound?

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Higher temperatures increase the speed of sound.

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What is a sound wave?

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A vibration that travels through a medium (solid, liquid, or gas).