Sound and Electrical Energy Review

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What do you need to light a bulb?

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A battery and a wire.

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What causes sound?

Back

Vibrations.

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Why must the metal parts of wires touch the metal parts of the battery and receiver?

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Because the metal is a conductor and allows the electricity to flow easily through.

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What is vibration?

Back

The back and forth movement of matter.

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What is a closed circuit?

Back

A closed circuit is a complete electrical loop that allows current to flow.

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What is a battery?

Back

A device that stores electrical energy and provides power to a circuit.

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What is an electrical conductor?

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A material that allows electricity to flow through it easily.

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What is an electrical insulator?

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A material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily.

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What is sound energy?

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Energy produced by vibrating objects that creates sound waves.

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What is the difference between loudness and pitch?

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Loudness is how strong or weak a sound is, while pitch is how high or low a sound is.