Sound Energy

What is vibration?

• how loud a sound is
• the back and forth movement of matter
• how high or low a sound is
• the loudness or softness of a sound

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Measure of how high or low a sound is

• amplitude
• compression
• speed of sound
• pitch

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A longer string makes a _______ pitch than a short string.

• louder
• softer
• higher
• lower

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An object that does not vibrate cannot produce

• sound
• light
• heat
• electricity

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Sound is a form of? 

• energy
• pitch
• volume

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What type of materials REFLECT sound?

• hard materials
• smooth materials
• both hard and smooth materials
• porous materials

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The ___________________ is how loud or soft a sound is. 

• echo
• frequency
• pitch
• volume

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In which medium will sound travel slowest?

• air
• water
• glass
• salt water

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Which of the following determines the pitch of a sound wave?

• speed of the vibration

• density
• mass
• reflection

Why is the school library covered with carpet?

• So everyone can make a lot of noise
• to help absorb sounds to keep it quiet
• because it looks good
• to help absorb sounds so it can stay noisy

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