Sound Energy Review

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What begins the process of sound?

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Sound begins when something vibrates.

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Why does a long straw produce a lower pitch sound than a short straw?

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A long straw produces a lower pitch sound because it vibrates slower.

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What do scientists have in common when conducting experiments or observations?

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Both scientists are collecting evidence to answer questions.

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Why do guitar strings make a sound when plucked?

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Guitar strings make a sound when plucked because they cause the air to vibrate.

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What does the term 'vibrate' mean?

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To shake back and forth.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.

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How does sound travel?

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Sound travels through air, water, and solids as vibrations.

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What is pitch in sound?

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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 a medium in the context of sound?

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

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What happens to sound when it travels through different mediums?

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Sound travels at different speeds depending on the medium; it travels fastest in solids.