SOL 5.2/5.3 light and sound review

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What type of wave is created by vibrations?

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Sound waves are created by vibrations.

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What is the term for the part of a sound wave where molecules are close together?

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Compression.

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What is the term for the part of a sound wave where molecules are spread apart?

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Rarefaction.

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In which state of matter does sound travel fastest?

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Sound travels fastest in solids.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What is the relationship between the density of a medium and the speed of sound?

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Sound travels faster in denser materials.

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What is the main cause of sound?

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Vibrations cause sound.

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Which material would sound travel fastest through: plastic, glass, gold, or stainless steel?

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Sound travels fastest through stainless steel.

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What is the term for the distance between two consecutive compressions in a sound wave?

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Wavelength.

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How do sound waves travel through air?

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Sound waves travel through air by causing air molecules to vibrate.

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What happens to sound waves as they travel through different mediums?

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Sound waves can change speed and direction depending on the medium.

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