Sound Energy

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves that travel through air, water, or solids.

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What is a sound wave?

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A sound wave is a type of wave that carries sound through a medium, created by vibrations.

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What is compression in sound waves?

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Compression is the area in a sound wave where air particles are pushed together, creating high pressure.

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What is rarefaction in sound waves?

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Rarefaction is the area in a sound wave where air particles are spread apart, creating low pressure.

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What is pitch?

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

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What is a sonic boom?

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A sonic boom is a loud sound that occurs when an object travels faster than the speed of sound.

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What is an echo?

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An echo is a reflection of sound that arrives at the listener after bouncing off a surface.

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How does sound travel through different mediums?

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Sound travels fastest through solids, slower through liquids, and slowest through gases.

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What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

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Higher frequency sound waves produce higher pitches, while lower frequency sound waves produce lower pitches.

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What is amplitude in sound waves?

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