Can You Break Glass with Your Voice?

Can You Break Glass with Your Voice?

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Science, Engineering

11th Grade - University

Hard

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The video explains how sound vibrations can break glass by matching its resonance frequency. It discusses the science behind resonance, how to find a glass's resonance frequency, and the conditions needed to break it with sound. Safety precautions are emphasized, and practical tips are provided for safely attempting this experiment using microphones and amplifiers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used to describe the natural frequency at which a material tends to vibrate?

Vibrational frequency

Harmonic frequency

Resonance frequency

Amplitude frequency

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following factors makes a glass more likely to shatter?

Being new and expensive

Being old and cheap

Being made of plastic

Being thick and flawless

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the approximate frequency, in hertz, that is most likely to match the resonance frequency of a typical glass?

1000 hertz

500 hertz

200 hertz

1500 hertz

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the minimum decibel level required to potentially break a glass using sound?

100 decibels

125 decibels

75 decibels

50 decibels

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a recommended method to safely attempt breaking glass with sound?

Using a microphone and amplifier

Holding the glass in your hand

Standing very close to the glass

Using a hammer to tap the glass