Sound Energy Review

Front

When sound waves are spread apart, it is called ___________.

Back

rarefaction

Front

Sound travels fastest in ______________.

Back

brick wall

Front

Sound is a form of ___________ energy that is transmitted by vibrating matter.

Back

mechanical

Front

Which musical instrument most likely produces a high pitch sound?

Back

high pitch flute

Front

Which color of straw will produce the highest pitch?

Back

the shortest red straw

Front

What is the term for the distance between two consecutive peaks of a sound wave?

Back

wavelength

Front

What is the measure of how high or low a sound is called?

Back

pitch

Front

What is the term for the number of vibrations per second in a sound wave?

Back

frequency

Front

What do we call the part of a sound wave where particles are close together?

Back

compression

Front

What is the unit used to measure sound intensity?

Back

decibel (dB)