SOL 5.5 Sound Review

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What is sound?

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Sound is a type of energy that is produced when objects vibrate.

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What causes sound to travel?

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

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Which material does sound travel through the fastest?

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Sound travels fastest through steel.

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What is frequency in relation to sound?

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Frequency is the number of wavelengths that pass a point in a given amount of time, determining the pitch of the sound.

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How does frequency affect pitch?

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The greater the frequency of a sound wave, the higher the pitch.

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What are compression waves?

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Compression waves are sound waves that move through a medium by compressing and expanding the particles.

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Can you give an example of compression waves?

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A drummer practicing on his drum set produces compression waves.

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What is amplitude in sound?

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Amplitude refers to the height of the sound wave, which determines the loudness of the sound.

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What happens when an object vibrates?

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When an object vibrates, it creates sound waves that travel through a medium.

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What is the relationship between sound and vibrations?

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Sound is caused when objects vibrate, creating waves that travel through the air or other materials.