The Nature of Sound

What type of wave is a sound wave?

• transverse

• longitudinal

• ocean

• goodbye

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Sound waves can travel through the following media

• air

• water

• the ground

• all of the above

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Through what material does sound travel the fastest?

• a vacuum

• air

• water

• wood

Why is there no sound in outer space?

• There are no people to hear it

• Space is a vacuum

• Sound can only travel through solid objects

• Outer space is too large

The amplitude of a wave is directly related to

• the wavelength

• the type of wave

• the amount of wave energy

• the frequency

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What is another way to explain frequency?

• quieter

• louder

• more often

• slower

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What are 2 ways to increase the energy of a wave?

• decrease frequency, decrease amplitude

• increase frequency, decrease amplitude

• decrease frequency, increase amplitude

• increase frequency, increase amplitude

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Which is faster, the speed of sound or the speed of light?

• sound

• light

• they are the same speed

• nobody knows

What is part A of a longitudinal wave called?

• wavelength

• compression

• rarefaction

• amplitude

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What is part B of a longitudinal wave called?

• wavelength

• compression

• rarefaction

• amplitude

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