16-2 Quiz

If two sound waves differ in intensity, the wave that is more intense sounds________

• softer
• louder
• higher pitch
• lower pitch

The amplitude of a sound wave determines how __________ the sound appears 

• loud
• high pitch
• deep

If the distance represented by the letter A were increased, how would it change the way the sound was heard?

• The sound would be higher. 
• The sound would be lower. 
• The sound would be softer. 
• The sound would be louder. 

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Loudness, or the intensity of sound, is measured in _________

• hertz
• decibels
• watts
• amps

Two different sound waves interact and make a louder sound.  This is an example of

• sound effect.
• constructive interference.
• destructive interference.
• refraction.

Waves that have a short wavelength also have this...

• loud sound
• soft sound
• high frequency
• low frequency

The high or low pitch of a sound is related to the ___________ of the wave

• decibel
• amplitude
• frequency
• rest position

If wavelength decreases, then frequency ______________.

• decreases
• increases
• stays the same

What is a pitch?

• highness or lowness of a sound
• the intensity of a vibration
• the amplitude of the sound wave
• volume of sound

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Low frequency causes _____________ pitch.

• high
• low
• quiet
• loud