VA Science SOL Sound 5.2

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What is a sound wave?

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A sound wave is a type of wave that travels through a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) and is created by vibrating objects.

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What are compression waves?

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Compression waves are waves where particles of the medium are pushed together and then pulled apart, creating areas of high and low pressure.

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What is rarefaction in a sound wave?

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Rarefaction is the part of a sound wave where the particles are spread apart, creating a low-pressure area.

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What is compression in a sound wave?

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Compression is the part of a sound wave where the particles are close together, creating a high-pressure area.

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What is the crest of a wave?

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The crest is the highest point of a wave.

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What is the trough of a wave?

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The trough is the lowest point of a wave.

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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 wavelength in a sound wave?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

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What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

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Higher frequency sound waves produce higher pitch sounds, while lower frequency sound waves produce lower pitch sounds.

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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.