Sound Waves

Front

Sound is produced when something ____________

Back

Vibrates

Front

High Amplitude = ____________

Back

Louder sounds

Front

Low Amplitude = ____________

Back

Quieter Sounds

Front

A sound is loud or soft depending on its ____________

Back

Amplitude

Front

Low frequency = _______ Pitch

Back

Low

Front

What is the speed of sound in air at room temperature?

Back

Approximately 343 meters per second

Front

What is the unit of frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz)

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

Back

Higher frequency means higher pitch.

Front

What is an example of a sound with low frequency?

Back

A bass drum sound.

Front

What is an example of a sound with high frequency?

Back

A whistle.