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WorksheetsSpeed of Sound
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 13mins
Can sound travel in a vacuum? Why or why not?
Can light travel in a vacuum? Explain why or why not.
Sound does not travel in space because...
There is no gravity in space.
Which of these sound waves has the highest frequency?
Which list shows the correct order of how fast sound travels in different medium?
Rank from slower --> faster.
solid -> liquid -> gas
liquid -> solid -> gas
gas -> liquid -> solid
Which sound wave has the lowest pitch?
Which state of matter do sounds travel fastest in?
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Plasma
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.
Can sound travel through a solid?
Yes
No
Where will sound vibrations travel fastest?
Through the ground
Through the air
Through a vacuum
Through the ocean
