Sound Energy Quiz

Can sound travel in liquids?

• Yes, because sound travels in air and air is made mostly of gases.

• Yes, because liquids have particles that can transfer sound energy.

• No, because liquids do not have particles that can transfer sound energy.

• No, because sound can only travel in air.

Can sound travel in solids?

• Yes, because sound travels in liquids and solids as well as in gases.

• No, because sound can only travel in air.

• Yes, because solids have particles that can transfer sound energy.

• No, because solids do not have particles that can transfer sound energy.

What did the experiment of knocking on the side of the tub under the water indicate?

• Sound cannot travel in liquids.

• Sound can travel in liquids.

• Sound can only travel in air.

• Sound can travel in both liquids and solids.

What did the experiment of knocking on the table with one ear flat indicate?

• Sound cannot travel in solids.

• Sound can travel in solids.

• Sound can only travel in air.

• Sound can travel in both liquids and solids.

Do you think putting an ear next to the ground can help in detecting someone's approach?

• No, because sound cannot travel in solids.

• Yes, because sound can travel in both liquids and solids.

• No, because sound can only travel in air.

• Yes, because sound can travel in solids.

What kind of energy was transferred to your ear when you had your head in water?

• Thermal energy

• Kinetic energy

• Light energy

• Sound energy

What kind of energy was transferred to your ear when you listened with your ear on a table?

• Thermal energy

• Kinetic energy

• Light energy

• Sound energy

What kind of particles are involved in the energy transfers related to sound?

• Solid particles

• Liquid particles

• All of the above

• Air particles

What is the name given to sounds that are inaudible to humans?

• Hypersonic

• Infrasound

• Ultrasound

• Supersonic

What is the purpose of using ultrasound in SONAR systems?

• To detect objects underwater

• To communicate with other submarines

• To navigate through air

• To emit light flashes