SOL 5.5 Sound Review

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What do sound waves travel best through?

Back

Sound waves travel best through solids.

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In a sound wave, what is the area where molecules have been pressed together called?

Back

Compression.

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How is wavelength best described?

Back

Wavelength is the distance from one point on a wave to the same point on another wave.

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Which pipe on an instrument most likely has the highest pitch when air is blown through it?

Back

Pipe A.

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What is sound a form of?

Back

Sound is a form of energy.

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What is the term for the area in a sound wave where molecules are spread apart?

Back

Rarefaction.

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What is the highest point of a wave called?

Back

Crest.

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What is the lowest point of a wave called?

Back

Trough.

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What is frequency in relation to sound waves?

Back

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

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What unit is used to measure frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz).