Sound Energy

Front

What does sound travel through best?

Back

Sound travels best through solids.

Front

What does it mean to vibrate?

Back

To vibrate means to move back and forth very fast.

Front

What type of pitch do objects that vibrate more quickly create?

Back

Objects that vibrate more quickly create high pitches.

Front

What causes sound?

Back

Sound is caused by vibrations.

Front

What happens to the sound when the amplitude of a sound wave increases?

Back

The sound becomes louder.

Front

What is sound energy?

Back

Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.

Front

Can sound travel through a vacuum?

Back

No, sound cannot travel through a vacuum because there are no particles to carry the sound.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

Back

Higher frequency results in a higher pitch, while lower frequency results in a lower pitch.

Front

What is amplitude in sound waves?

Back

Amplitude is the height of the sound wave, which determines the loudness of the sound.

Front

What is an example of a solid that transmits sound well?

Back

A metal rod is an example of a solid that transmits sound well.