Sound

Front

What medium does sound travel fastest through?

Back

Sound travels fastest through solids.

Front

Which material does sound travel fastest through?

Back

Sound travels fastest through metal.

Front

What device measures sound waves?

Back

An oscilloscope measures sound waves.

Front

What is the measure of how high or low a sound is called?

Back

The measure of how high or low a sound is called pitch.

Front

Why did rubber band E have the highest pitch?

Back

Rubber band E had the highest pitch because it was vibrating the fastest.

Front

What is sound?

Back

Sound is a type of energy made by vibrations.

Front

What are the three states of matter through which sound can travel?

Back

Sound can travel through solids, liquids, and gases.

Front

How does temperature affect the speed of sound?

Back

Sound travels faster in warmer temperatures because molecules move more quickly.

Front

What is amplitude in relation to sound?

Back

Amplitude refers to the height of sound waves and determines the loudness of the sound.

Front

What is the difference between pitch and volume?

Back

Pitch refers to how high or low a sound is, while volume refers to how loud or soft a sound is.