SOL 5.5 Sound Review

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What is sound?

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Sound is a type of energy made by vibrations that travels through 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 wave.

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What is wavelength?

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Wavelength is the distance from one point on a wave to the same point on the next wave.

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What is amplitude?

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Amplitude is the height of a wave from its rest position, which determines the loudness of the sound.

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What is a sound wave?

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A sound wave is a longitudinal wave that is created by vibrating objects and travels through a medium.

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How do sound waves travel through different materials?

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Sound waves travel fastest through solids, slower through liquids, and slowest through gases.

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What is compression in sound waves?

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Compression is the part of a sound wave where the particles are close together.

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What is rarefaction in sound waves?

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Rarefaction is the part of a sound wave where the particles are spread apart.

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What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

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Higher frequency results in a higher pitch, while lower frequency results in a lower pitch.

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What is the role of the medium in sound travel?

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The medium (solid, liquid, or gas) is necessary for sound to travel, as sound cannot travel through a vacuum.