Sound Waves

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What is the relationship between amplitude and sound volume?

Back

Low amplitude results in quieter sounds, while high amplitude results in louder sounds.

Front

Can sound waves travel through outer space?

Back

No, sound waves cannot travel through outer space because there is no medium (like air or water) for them to travel through.

Front

In which medium do sound waves travel the slowest?

Back

Sound waves travel the slowest in gases.

Front

What happens to matter when sound is produced?

Back

A source of energy forces the matter around it to vibrate.

Front

What determines whether a sound is loud or soft?

Back

The amplitude of the sound wave determines whether a sound is loud or soft.

Front

What is a sound wave?

Back

A sound wave is a type of mechanical wave that is created by vibrating objects and travels through a medium.

Front

What is frequency in relation to sound?

Back

Frequency refers to the number of vibrations or cycles per second in a sound wave, which determines the pitch of the sound.

Front

What is pitch?

Back

Pitch is how high or low a sound seems, which is determined by the frequency of the sound wave.

Front

What is a medium in the context of sound waves?

Back

A medium is a substance (solid, liquid, or gas) through which sound waves can travel.

Front

What is the speed of sound in air?

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The speed of sound in air at room temperature is approximately 343 meters per second.