Amplify Science Unit 4 Chapter 2

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What is sound energy?

Back

Sound energy is a type of energy that is produced when objects vibrate, creating waves that travel through the air or other mediums.

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How does sound energy travel?

Back

Sound energy travels in waves from the source (like a piano) to our ears.

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What is the role of the nose in sensing smells?

Back

The nose detects scents and sends signals to the brain about those scents.

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What is a pattern?

Back

A pattern is something we observe to be similar over and over again.

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What does amplitude refer to in sound?

Back

Amplitude refers to the height of sound waves; larger amplitude means louder sounds.

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What happens during a collision?

Back

During a collision, particles transfer energy to each other.

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What is the relationship between sound and vibration?

Back

Sound is produced by the vibration of objects.

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How do our ears help us hear?

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Our ears capture sound waves and send signals to the brain to interpret the sounds.

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What is the function of the brain in processing scents?

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The brain interprets signals from the nose to identify and understand different scents.

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What is an example of energy transfer?

Back

When a drum is hit, the energy from the drumstick transfers to the drum, creating sound.