SOL 5.5 Sound Review

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What is sound?

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Sound is a type of energy made by vibrations that travels through a medium such as air, water, or solid materials.

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What is the medium through which sound travels fastest?

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Sound travels fastest through solids, such as wood.

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What is amplitude in a sound wave?

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

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What is a compression in a sound wave?

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A compression is an area in a sound wave where molecules are pressed together.

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What is a rarefaction in a sound wave?

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A rarefaction is an area in a sound wave where molecules are spread apart.

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What is wavelength in a sound wave?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive compressions or rarefactions in a sound wave.

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How do whales use sound waves?

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Whales use sound waves to locate food and communicate with each other.

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What is the quietest sound among these options: whisper, quiet radio, leaves rustling, conversation?

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Leaves rustling is the quietest sound.

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What is the relationship between sound and vibration?

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Sound is produced by vibrations; when an object vibrates, it creates sound waves.

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What happens to sound as it travels through different mediums?

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Sound travels at different speeds depending on the medium; it travels fastest in solids, slower in liquids, and slowest in gases.