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What is sound?

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Sound is a type of energy made by vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.

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What is frequency in relation to sound?

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Frequency refers to how many times a sound wave vibrates in one second. It determines the pitch of the sound.

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What is pitch?

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

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What creates a high pitch sound?

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High pitch sounds are created by fast vibrations, such as a whistle or a bird chirping.

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What creates a low pitch sound?

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Low pitch sounds are created by slow vibrations, such as a man's voice or a bass guitar.

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What is a sound wave?

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A sound wave is a wave of pressure that travels through a medium (like air, water, or solids) and is caused by vibrating objects.

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What is reflection of sound?

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Reflection of sound occurs when sound waves bounce off a surface, like an echo in a gym.

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What materials can absorb sound?

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Materials like pillows, carpets, and curtains can absorb sound, reducing the amount of sound that reflects off surfaces.

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What is an example of a high frequency sound?

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An example of a high frequency sound is a dog whistle, which is too high for humans to hear.

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What is an example of a low frequency sound?

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An example of a low frequency sound is the rumble of thunder.