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WorksheetsWaves - Sound 7
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 30mins
Amplitude refers to
the loudness of sound
the pitch of sound
the frequency of sound
auditory range
Wavelength measures ...
(choose 2)
the frequency of the sound
the distance between the crests of waves
the amplitude of the sound
the distance between the peak and trough of the wave
Through which medium does sound travel fastest?
gas
liquid
solid
What type of wave is shown?
Transverse
Longitudinal
Sound
Light
A vibration causes a sound wave. Which direction does it travel?
All directions from the source
Forwards from the source
Upwards from the source
Forwards and backwards
What is the speed of sound?
How fast sound travels in a medium
330m/s
1500m/s
5000m/s
What unit is frequency measured in? (choose 2)
Hertz (Hz)
Kilohertz (kHz)
Decibels (bB)
Oscilloscopes
What unit is sound intensity measured in?
Hertz (Hz)
Kilohertz (kHz)
Decibels (bB)
Oscilloscopes
What species has the lowest auditory range?
elephant
human
cat
dolphin
What species has the greatest auditory range?
elephant
human
cat
dolphin
Which species can hear the highest frequency?
elephant
mole
dog
bat
Which part of the ear sends electrical signals to the brain?
pinna
cochlea
auditory nerve
eardrum
In which part of the ear is sound amplified?
Inner ear
Middle ear
Outer ear
What can cause long term damage to hearing?
Sounds that are too loud
Straining to hear quiet sounds
Ear wax
Poking things into your ear
What volume of sound could cause damage to your hearing?
60dB
70dB
80dB
90dB
