Sound Energy

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is a type of energy produced by vibrating objects, which creates sound waves that travel through different mediums.

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How does sound travel?

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Sound travels through solids, liquids, and gases by vibrating particles in these mediums.

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Can sound travel in a vacuum?

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No, sound cannot travel in a vacuum because there are no particles to carry the sound waves.

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What causes sound?

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Sound is caused by vibrations that create waves in the air or other mediums.

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What is pitch?

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Pitch is how high or low a sound is, determined by the frequency of the sound waves.

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What happens to the pitch when you tighten a guitar string?

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Tightening a guitar string increases the pitch, making the sound higher.

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What is a medium in terms of sound?

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A medium is a substance through which sound waves travel, such as air, water, or solid materials.

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What is the relationship between vibration and sound?

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Vibrations create sound waves; the faster the vibrations, the higher the pitch of the sound.

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What is an example of sound traveling through a solid?

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An example is when you knock on a door; the sound travels through the wood of the door.

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What is an echo?

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An echo is a reflection of sound that arrives at the listener after a delay.

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