Sound Waves

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Sound waves require a __________ to travel through.

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medium

Front

You usually hear sound through the medium of:

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air

Front

A sound wave is a type of:

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mechanical and longitudinal wave

Front

The human ear can detect frequencies between:

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20 and 20000 Hz

Front

Longitudinal waves are comprised of:

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compressions and rarefactions

Front

What is a medium in the context of sound waves?

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A medium is a substance (solid, liquid, or gas) through which sound waves travel.

Front

What is the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves?

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Longitudinal waves have compressions and rarefactions, while transverse waves have crests and troughs.

Front

What is frequency in relation to sound?

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Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

Front

What is amplitude in sound waves?

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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?

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Sound waves travel faster in solids than in liquids, and faster in liquids than in gases.