Introduction to Sound

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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 other materials.

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How do we hear sound?

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We hear sound when vibrations travel through the air and reach our ears, causing our eardrums to vibrate.

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What causes sound?

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Sound is caused by vibrations of objects, which create waves in the air.

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What is a vibration?

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

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What are sound waves?

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Sound waves are vibrations that travel through the air or other mediums.

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Can you see sound?

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No, sound cannot be seen, but we can feel it and hear it.

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What happens when you pluck a guitar string?

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Plucking a guitar string causes it to vibrate, producing sound.

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What is the role of the ear in hearing?

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The ear collects sound waves and converts them into signals that the brain can understand.

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What is pitch?

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Pitch is how high or low a sound is, determined by the frequency of the vibrations.

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What is volume?

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Volume is how loud or soft a sound is, determined by the amplitude of the sound waves.

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