Sound and Vibration Flashcard

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What creates a high-pitched sound on a guitar?

Back

Plucking the thinnest string creates a high-pitched sound.

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Why does a rubber band make sound when plucked?

Back

The rubber band vibrates the air, creating sound.

Front

What happens to matter when sound is produced?

Back

Matter vibrates when sound is produced.

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Do vibrating vocal cords produce sound energy?

Back

Yes, vibrating vocal cords produce sound energy.

Front

What happens to the sound of a tambourine when it stops vibrating?

Back

The sound stops because the vibrations have stopped.

Front

What is sound?

Back

Sound is a form of energy that travels through matter as vibrations.

Front

What is vibration?

Back

Vibration is a rapid back-and-forth movement of an object.

Front

How does sound travel?

Back

Sound travels through air, water, and solids as vibrations.

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What is pitch?

Back

Pitch is how high or low a sound is.

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What affects the pitch of a sound?

Back

The thickness and tension of the vibrating object affect the pitch.