9.2 Sound

Sound waves can travel through: (a)   , but cannot travel through​ (b)  

• solids, liquids, and gases
• empty space
• solids
• liquids
• gasses

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A sound wave is a type of:

• longitudinal wave

• transverse wave

• mechanical wave

• electromagnetic wave

Sound waves require a __________ to travel through.

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You usually hear sound through the medium of:

• air

• water

• fire

• earth

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Sound waves travel fastest in

(a)   , and slowest in ​ (b)  

• solids
• gases
• liquids
• empty space

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A sound wave with a greater intensity will produce:

• a louder sound

• a softer sound

• a lower pitch sound

• a higher pitch sound

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__________ is the maximum distance particles in a medium move from their rest position.

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Wave Speed

• Wavelength

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The perception of how low or high a sound seems is called _________.

The pitch of a sound is directly related to its

• frequency

• amplitude

• intensity

• loudness

High pitched sounds have a relatively large (a)   and small ​ (b)   .

• frequency
• wavelength
• amplitude
• period
• speed

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