Wave Transmission

What type of wave is shown?

• sound wave

• longitudinal wave

• compressional wave

• transverse wave

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Sound waves require particles to vibrate. Sound waves cannot _____. 

• move through solids

• be heard underwater

• travel around corners

• transmit through empty space

There is a supernova explosion in space.  Which of the following types of waves may reach Earth’s surface?

• light only

• sound only

• sound followed by light

• light followed by sound

Which one will sound waves travel though with the best?

• A

• B

• C

• Sound will travel through all mediums equally.

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Which wave will produce a sound that has a low pitch?

• The blue wave

• The red wave

• Both will have the same pitch

• Frequency has nothing to do with pitch and the wave will not have any pitch.

High frequency = _______ Pitch

• High

• Low

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In which medium does sound travel the fastest?

• Air

• Water

• Steel

• Vacuum

Erika visits the Grand Canyon with her family. When she shouts near the edge, she can hear her voice echo throughout the canyon. Which statement describes why Erika hears her echo?

• The sound was loud.

• The sound waves travelled in a vacuum.

• The sound waves reflected off the canyon walls.

• The sound waves bent as they travelled into the canyon.

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What causes sound to happen?

• Air

• Energy

• Vibrations

• Time

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Which material is most likely to absorb sound waves?

• Metal wall

• Wooden floor

• Carpeted floor

• Concrete

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