VA SOL Sound and Light

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What is sound?

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Sound is a type of energy made by vibrations. It travels through air, water, or solids.

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What is vibration?

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Vibration is a rapid back-and-forth movement of an object, which creates sound.

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What is the relationship between vibration speed and sound pitch?

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Faster vibrations produce higher pitches, while slower vibrations produce lower pitches.

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What is light?

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Light is a form of energy that travels in waves and can be seen by the human eye.

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What is the difference between transparent, translucent, and opaque materials?

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Transparent materials allow light to pass through clearly, translucent materials allow some light but not detailed images, and opaque materials do not allow light to pass through.

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What is wavelength?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive peaks of a wave. It determines the color of light and the pitch of sound.

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What is sonar?

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Sonar is a technology that uses sound waves to detect and locate objects underwater.

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What are light waves?

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Light waves are electromagnetic waves that can travel through a vacuum and do not require a medium.

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What is the speed of sound in air?

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The speed of sound in air is approximately 343 meters per second at room temperature.

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What is an example of a translucent object?

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Sunglasses lenses are an example of a translucent object.