Sound Vibrations

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What is sound?

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Sound is a form of energy that travels in waves and is produced by vibrating objects.

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What causes sound?

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Sound is caused by vibrations of objects that create waves in the air or other mediums.

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What is vibration?

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Vibration is the back and forth movement of an object that produces sound.

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Can sound travel through solids?

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Yes, sound can travel through solids, liquids, and gases.

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What is frequency in terms of sound?

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Frequency is the number of vibrations per second, which determines the pitch of the sound.

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What is pitch?

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Pitch is how high or low a sound is, which is determined by the frequency of the vibrations.

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What is volume?

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Volume refers to the loudness or softness of a sound.

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What happens when you sharpen a pencil?

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Sharpening a pencil creates vibrations that produce sound.

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What is a sound wave?

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A sound wave is a wave of pressure that travels through a medium, such as air, caused by vibrating objects.

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What is an example of a vibrating object?

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A guitar string, when plucked, vibrates and produces sound.