PSQ: Sound Waves

Front

One important characteristic of sound waves is that they are ___________________ waves.

Back

mechanical

Front

Sound waves must travel through _________________.

Back

a medium

Front

Sound waves can NOT travel through: Air, Water, Earth, space

Back

space

Front

The sound that we actually hear is the vibration of molecules.

Back

True

Front

What is the source of a sound wave? Options: Electricity, Vibration, Light waves, Tiny nuclear explosions

Back

Vibration

Front

Sound waves travel as ________ waves.

Back

Longitudinal

Front

High frequency sounds have _______ pitch

Back

High

Front

High Amplitude =

Back

Louder sounds

Front

Low frequency = _______ Pitch

Back

Low

Front

In General, sound waves travel the fastest in: solid, liquid, gas, plasma.

Back

solid