Sound Waves

Front

What is the physical property of a medium defined by how close the particles of the substance are to each other?

Back

Density

Front

What happens to the particles in a medium as a wave travels through it?

Back

The particles of the medium are not carried along with the wave.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

How do students communicate using cans and string?

Back

A compression wave transfers sound through the string.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

What is produced by vibrations?

Back

Sound

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

Through which medium is it impossible to transmit sound waves?

Back

Space.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

What type of wave is a sound wave?

Back

Longitudinal wave.

Front

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

Back

Approximately 343 meters per second.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

Back

Higher frequency results in a higher pitch.

Front

What is amplitude in the context of sound waves?

Back

The maximum extent of a wave's vibration, related to loudness.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

What is the role of a medium in sound wave transmission?

Back

Sound waves require a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel.