Sound Waves Quiz Review

Sound is a type of wave that requires a medium to travel. What kind of wave is it?

• Transverse wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Surface wave

• Electromagnetic wave

What phenomenon allows sound waves to spread out after passing through a narrow opening?

• Refraction

• Reflection

• Diffraction

• The Doppler effect

The change in frequency of a train's whistle as it approaches and then passes you is an example of which phenomenon?

• Resonance

• Refraction

• The speed of sound

• The Doppler effect

Which term refers to the perceived frequency of a sound?

• Pitch

• Loudness

• Intensity

• Density

Which aspect of a sound wave affects its volume?

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Density

• Temperature

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6. Through which medium does sound travel the slowest?

• Solid
• Liquid
• Gas
• Plasma

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What happens to the sound wave when the frequency increases?

• the pitch is lower and the wavelength is longer

• the pitch is lower and the wavelength is shorter

• the pitch is higher and the wavelength is longer

• the pitch is higher and the wavelength is shorter

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What is the standard unit used to measure sound intensity?

• Meters (m)

• Meters per second (m/s)

• Decibel (dB)

• Hertz (Hz)

What is the term for your perception of the strength or power of a sound?

• Pitch

• Density

• Frequency

• Loudness

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Which property of a wave is responsible for determining its pitch?

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Speed

• Wavelength