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Speed of Sound

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Can sound travel in a vacuum? Why or why not?

4 lines
2.

Can light travel in a vacuum? Explain why or why not.

4 lines
3.

Sound does not travel in space because...

a)
Space is too far away.
b)
There is no matter in space.
c)
Space is the final frontier
d)

There is no gravity in space.

4.
Sound moves in a _________.
a)
Transverse wave
b)
Longitudinal wave
5.

Which of these sound waves has the highest frequency?

a)
b)
c)
6.

Which list shows the correct order of how fast sound travels in different medium?

Rank from slower --> faster.

a)

solid -> liquid -> gas

b)

liquid -> solid -> gas

c)

gas -> liquid -> solid

7.

Which sound wave has the lowest pitch?

a)
b)
c)
8.
Matter that carries sound waves is called a _________
a)
low
b)
high
c)
medium
d)
surface
9.

Which state of matter do sounds travel fastest in?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Plasma

10.

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

a)

They are harder.

b)

The particles are closer together.

c)

Solids have more energy.

d)

Gases fill their container.

11.

Can sound travel through a solid?

a)

Yes

b)

No

12.

Where will sound vibrations travel fastest?

a)

Through the ground

b)

Through the air

c)

Through a vacuum

d)

Through the ocean