What is Sound? (SOL 5.2)

Sound is a form of _________.

• light

• energy

• matter

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Sound is a result of vibrating ________.

• matter

• light

Which of the following is NOT another name for a sound wave?

• Longitudinal Wave

• Compression Wave

• Transverse Wave

Which term do we use to describe when molecules are spread out?

• Compression

• Rarefaction

• Crest

• Trough

Amplitude refers to the ________ of a sound wave.

• length

• width

• height

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The part of a sound wave where the molecules are pressed together is called _______________.

• Rarefaction

• Compression

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

A slinky is a good example of which type of wave?

• Transverse

• X-Ray

• Compression

• Radio

Sound travels slowest through _________.

• solid

• liquid

• gas

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Sound travels fastest through __________.

• solid

• liquid

• gas

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Which best describes wavelength?

• The highest point on a wave.

• The lowest point on a wave.

• The distance from one point on a wave to the same point on the next wave.

• The total number of waves in one complete cycle.

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