Sound Experiment with Rice and Tin

Sound Experiment with Rice and Tin

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

3rd - 5th Grade

Medium

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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Danielle from Cool Science Experiments Headquarters presents a science experiment where viewers can both hear and see sound. The experiment involves using a bowl, saran wrap, uncooked rice, and a metal tin. By hitting the metal tin, sound waves cause the rice on the saran wrap to move, demonstrating the concept of sound waves. Viewers are encouraged to guess why the rice moves and visit the website for more experiments and instructions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main objective of the experiment introduced by Danielle?

To measure the speed of sound

To see and hear sound

To create a musical instrument

To test the strength of saran wrap

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which item is NOT needed for the experiment?

Cooked rice

Metal tin

Saran wrap

Empty bowl

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using saran wrap in the experiment?

To cover the floor

To create a tight surface on the bowl

To wrap the rice

To hold the metal tin

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much rice should be used in the experiment?

A cup

A tablespoon

A pinch

A teaspoon

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the metal tin in the experiment?

To hold the rice

To create sound when struck

To cover the bowl

To measure the rice

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the rice when the metal tin is struck?

It melts

It changes color

It disappears

It moves

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to hold the metal tin close to the bowl?

To make the experiment look neat

To keep the bowl warm

To ensure the sound waves reach the rice

To prevent the rice from falling

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