Sound

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What is sound?

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Sound is a form of mechanical energy that travels in waves through a medium such as air, water, or solids.

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What is pitch?

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

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What is frequency?

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Frequency is the number of sound wave cycles that occur in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

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What is amplitude?

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

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How does sound travel?

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Sound travels as vibrations through a medium, such as air, water, or solids.

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What is a medium in terms of sound?

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A medium is a substance through which sound waves can travel, such as air, water, or solid materials.

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What is the speed of sound?

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The speed of sound is the rate at which sound waves travel through a medium, approximately 343 meters per second in air at room temperature.

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What affects the speed of sound?

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The speed of sound is affected by the medium it travels through, its temperature, and its density.

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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 a delay.

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What is resonance?

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Resonance is the phenomenon that occurs when an object vibrates at its natural frequency due to an external sound wave.