Soundwaves & Vibrations

All sounds are caused by ____________.

• force

• vibrations

• instruments

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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

Sound is a form of? 

• energy
• pitch
• volume

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

All sound begins with a _________________________

• particle
• ringing
• amplitude
• vibration

Sound is produced when matter:

• freezes

• changes state

• chemically changes

• vibrates

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

A sound wave of greater intensity generally sounds:

• softer

• quieter

• louder

• muffled

When working with loud machinery, always wear:

• a hat

• sunglasses

• gloves

• ear protection

The reason you hear the roar of thunder after you see the flash of lightning is because sound:

• Travels slower than light

• Travels faster than light

• Travels slower on a cold day

• Travels faster on a warm day

What is the name of the waves in which sound travels?

• pulling waves
• complementary waves
• transverse waves
• compression waves

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

How high or low a sound is perceived to be is called:

• pitch

• tone

• intensity

• hertz