Sound and Light Energy

Front

Which form of energy travels in waves?

Back

Both light and sound energy travel in waves.

Front

What type of wave is a sound wave?

Back

Sound waves are longitudinal waves.

Front

What type of wave is a light wave?

Back

Light waves are transverse waves.

Front

Sound cannot travel through __________.

Back

Sound cannot travel through empty space.

Front

What is frequency?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves per second.

Front

Is there sound in space?

Back

No, because sound needs matter to travel through, and there is no matter in outer space.

Front

What is amplitude in sound waves?

Back

Amplitude refers to the loudness or softness of a sound.

Front

What is the speed of sound in air?

Back

The speed of sound in air is approximately 343 meters per second.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as one increases, the other decreases.

Front

What is a medium in the context of sound?

Back

A medium is a substance through which sound waves travel, such as air, water, or solids.