6.P.1.3 Sound Waves

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What is a sound wave?

Back

A sound wave is a wave produced by a vibrating object that travels through matter.

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How do sound waves travel compared to light waves?

Back

Light waves travel faster than sound waves.

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What type of wave is sound?

Back

Sound is a longitudinal wave.

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What do we call the height of a sound wave that determines its loudness?

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Amplitude.

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What is the term for the number of vibrations per second in a sound wave?

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Frequency.

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What medium do sound waves need to travel through?

Back

Sound waves need a medium such as air, water, or solids to travel.

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What happens to sound waves when they travel through different materials?

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Sound waves can change speed and direction depending on the material they travel through.

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What is the relationship between amplitude and loudness?

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Higher amplitude means louder sound, while lower amplitude means softer sound.

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What is pitch in terms of sound?

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

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Can sound waves travel in a vacuum?

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No, sound waves cannot travel in a vacuum because they need a medium.