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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What causes things to vibrate?

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A loud sound from a speaker can cause things to vibrate.

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What do you feel when humming?

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You feel vibrations in your throat.

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How can you show that a tuning fork is vibrating?

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You can show it by placing it in water.

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Why does a guitar make different sounds?

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Each string is a different thickness.

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What is sound?

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Sound is a type of energy that travels in waves.

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What do we use to hear sound?

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We use our ears to hear sound.

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What happens when you pluck a guitar string?

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The string vibrates and produces sound.

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What is a tuning fork?

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A tuning fork is a tool that produces a specific pitch when struck.

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What is the relationship between sound and vibrations?

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Sound is produced by vibrations.