Sound

Front

What is volume in sound?

Back

Volume refers to how loud or soft a sound is.

Front

What happens to the pitch of a sound when the amount of water in a jar is decreased?

Back

The pitch becomes higher.

Front

What does wavelength represent in sound?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points of a wave, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.

Front

What happens to the pitch of a sound when the frequency is increased?

Back

The pitch becomes higher.

Front

What is pitch in sound?

Back

Pitch describes how high or low a sound is.

Front

What is amplitude in sound waves?

Back

Amplitude refers to the height of the sound wave, which determines the volume.

Front

How does the amount of water in a jar affect the sound produced when tapped?

Back

More water generally results in a lower pitch, while less water results in a higher pitch.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

Back

Higher frequency results in a higher pitch, while lower frequency results in a lower pitch.

Front

What is a sound wave?

Back

A sound wave is a vibration that travels through a medium (like air, water, or solids) and can be heard when it reaches a person's or animal's ear.

Front

What is the effect of an empty jar on the pitch of the sound when tapped?

Back

The pitch would be higher than the other jars with water.