5.5 Sound

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What is sound?

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Sound is a type of energy made by vibrations that travels through air, water, or solid materials.

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What are sound waves?

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Sound waves are vibrations that travel through a medium (like air or water) and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.

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What is amplitude in a sound wave?

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Amplitude is the height of the sound wave, which determines how loud the sound is.

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What is wavelength in a sound wave?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive peaks or troughs in a sound wave.

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What is compression in sound waves?

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Compression is the part of a sound wave where the molecules are pressed together.

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What is rarefaction in sound waves?

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Rarefaction is the part of a sound wave where the molecules are spread apart.

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How do whales use sound?

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Whales use sound to communicate, navigate, and locate food in the ocean.

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What type of sound do birds make?

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Birds typically make high-pitched sounds.

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What is the speed of sound in air?

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The speed of sound in air is approximately 343 meters per second (1,125 feet per second) at room temperature.

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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.