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Speed of Sound and Light

Authored by Charles Martinez

Science

7th - 8th Grade

NGSS covered

Used 2+ times

Speed of Sound and Light
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which state of matter do sounds travel fastest in?

Solid

Liquid

Gas

Plasma

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Why does sound travel faster in solids than in liquids or gases.

They are harder.

The particles are closer together.

Solids have more energy.

Gases fill their container.

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Why does sound travel faster in solids than in liquids or gases.

They are harder.

Solids are more dense.

Solids have more energy.

Gases fill their container.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Roughly what is the speed of sound in air?

The speed of light.

About 10 m/s

About 340 m/s

About 1 500 m/s

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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Roughly what is the speed of sound in air?

About 350 m/s

About 1 500 m/s

About 5000 m/s

About 1800 m/s

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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Roughly what is the speed of sound in water?

About 350 m/s

About 1 500 m/s

About 5000 m/s

About 1800 m/s

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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Roughly what is the speed of sound in steel?

About 350 m/s

About 1 500 m/s

About 5000 m/s

About 1800 m/s

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