Sound Waves and Hearing

Sound Waves and Hearing

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Science

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a vibration?

Back

The complete back-and-forth motion of an object.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to the amplitude of a sound wave when the sound is louder?

Back

The amplitude increases.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Doppler effect?

Back

The change in frequency or wavelength of a wave in relation to an observer moving towards or away from the wave source.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do sonar and echolocation use to detect objects under water?

Back

Reflection of sound waves.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is amplitude in the context of sound waves?

Back

The height of the wave, which determines the loudness of the sound.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is frequency in sound waves?

Back

The number of waves that pass a point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is wavelength in sound waves?

Back

The distance between two consecutive points of the same phase in a wave, such as crest to crest.

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