Introduction to Sound

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What is sound?

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Sound is a type of energy made by vibrations that travels through the air or other materials.

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What causes sound?

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Sound is caused by vibrations of objects.

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What do we call the back-and-forth movement of an object?

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Vibration.

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Can you see sound?

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No, you cannot see sound, but you can feel it and hear it.

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What happens when a tuning fork vibrates in water?

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It shows that it is vibrating by creating ripples in the water.

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What do we feel when we hum?

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We feel vibrations in our throat.

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What is an example of something that makes sound?

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Musical instruments make sound.

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What is the relationship between vibrations and sound?

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Vibrations create sound.

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How does a loud sound affect objects around it?

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A loud sound can cause objects to vibrate.

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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 it vibrates.

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