5.1 Properties of Sound

5.1 Properties of Sound

Activity 1

Learning Check Point 1

Multiple Choice

The distance from any point on a wave to the corresponding point on the next wave.

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Wave Height

• Amplitude

Multiple Choice

What type of wave is a sound wave?

• Transverse Wave

• Longitudinal Wave

• Electromagnetic Wave

• Bananas

Multiple Choice

A sound detector such as a microphone transforms the ____________ energy in vibrating particles into _______________ energy.

• Kinetic / Electrical

• Tomato / Cucumber

• Sonic / Hedgehog

• Heat / Thermal

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a bone located in the ear?

• Incus

• Malleus

• Metatarsal

• Stapes

Activity 2

Learning Check Point 2

Multiple Choice

. The speed of sound, like all waves, depends on the _________________ through which it travels.

• medium

• large

• orange juice

• source

Multiple Choice

Sound travels fastest in ______________ (solids, liquids, gases) and slowest in ______________.

• Solids / Gases

• Gases / Solids

Multiple Choice

The speed of sound in air depends on the _____________________ of the air.

• Mood

• Temperature

• CO2

Multiple Choice

The loudness (or intensity) of a sound wave is related to its ___________

• frequency

• duration

• amplitude.

• wavelength

Multiple Choice

What is the speed of sound in air at 0 ᵒC?

• 441 m/s

• 343 m/s

• 331 m/s