Understanding Vibrations

What is the term used to describe a repetitive back and forth motion?

• Reflection

• Translation

• Vibration

• Rotation

Which of the following is an example of mechanical vibration?

• Sound waves

• Pendulum swing

• Light waves

• Radio waves

What does a higher frequency indicate about a vibration?

• It is slower

• It is quieter

• It is faster

• It is louder

Who demonstrated that vibrations create patterns using sand on metal plates?

• Galileo Galilei

• Ernest Chladni

• Albert Einstein

• Isaac Newton

How do bees use vibrations?

• To build hives

• To fly

• To find food

• To communicate