Sound Waves

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What is sound?

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Sound is a type of energy that travels in waves and can be heard when it reaches a person's or animal's ear.

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What is a sound wave?

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A sound wave is a disturbance that carries energy through a medium, such as air, water, or solids.

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What is amplitude?

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Amplitude is the height of a sound wave, which determines how loud the sound is.

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What is pitch?

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Pitch is how high or low a sound is, which is determined by the frequency of the sound wave.

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What is loudness?

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Loudness is how strong or intense a sound is, which is related to the amplitude of the sound wave.

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Can sound travel through outer space?

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No, sound cannot travel through outer space because there is no medium (like air or water) for the sound waves to move through.

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What happens to sound when it travels through water?

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Sound travels faster in water than in air because water is denser than air.

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What is a medium in terms of sound?

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A medium is a substance through which sound waves can travel, such as air, water, or solid materials.

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What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

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Higher frequency sound waves produce higher pitch sounds, while lower frequency sound waves produce lower pitch sounds.

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What is an example of a high-pitched sound?

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A whistle is an example of a high-pitched sound.