6th Grade Sound Waves

Front

How does a sound wave interact with a human ear?

Back

A sound wave vibrates the ear drum.

Front

What kind of wave are sound waves?

Back

Sound waves are longitudinal waves.

Front

Sound waves move more quickly through what kind of matter?

Back

Sound waves move more quickly through dense matter.

Front

What effect can cause an apparent change in pitch?

Back

The Doppler effect can cause an apparent change in pitch.

Front

What must you change to alter the pitch of a sound?

Back

To change the pitch of a sound, you must change the frequency.

Front

What is the definition of a sound wave?

Back

A sound wave is a vibration that travels through a medium (like air, water, or solids) and can be heard when it reaches a person's or animal's ear.

Front

What is frequency in relation to sound?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second, determining the pitch of the sound.

Front

What is amplitude in sound waves?

Back

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

Front

What happens to sound waves as they travel through different mediums?

Back

Sound waves travel faster in denser mediums and slower in lighter mediums.

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.