Flashcard on Sound

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How is sound made?

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Sound is made from vibrations that disturb the surrounding molecules.

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Why does sound travel more quickly through solids than through gases?

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Sound travels more quickly through solids because particles in solids are closer together.

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What is a correct statement about energy transmission?

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Energy can be transmitted through solids, liquids, and gases in waves.

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What happens to the pitch of an object when it vibrates rapidly?

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The pitch becomes higher.

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What is the result of energy transfer in waves in terms of sound?

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Sound is produced.

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What is sound?

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Sound is a type of energy made by vibrations.

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What is vibration?

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Vibration is a rapid back-and-forth movement of an object.

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What is pitch?

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Pitch is how high or low a sound is.

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What is a wave?

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A wave is a disturbance that travels through space and matter, transferring energy.

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What is the medium in sound transmission?

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The medium is the substance (solid, liquid, or gas) through which sound travels.