The Science of Sound

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What does amplitude measure?

Back

Amplitude measures how loud or quiet a sound is.

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Which sound wave has higher amplitude, L or M?

Back

M has higher amplitude.

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Which sound wave has lower amplitude, H or J?

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J has lower amplitude.

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What would make a high frequency sound?

Back

A hawk makes a high frequency sound.

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Which wave shows a higher frequency, A or B?

Back

B shows a higher frequency.

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What is sound?

Back

Sound is a type of energy made by vibrations.

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What is frequency in sound?

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Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second.

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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 sound wave?

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A sound wave is a wave that travels through air (or other mediums) and carries sound.

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What happens to sound as it travels through different materials?

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Sound travels at different speeds through different materials.