Sound Waves

Front

Sound waves travel as ________ waves.

Back

Longitudinal

Front

Which wave produced the loudest sound?

Back

High Amplitude

Front

Sound waves CANNOT travel through which of these:

Back

Outer space

Front

Sound is produced when something ______________

Back

Vibrates

Front

Low frequency = _______ Pitch

Back

Low

Front

What is the speed of sound in air at room temperature?

Back

Approximately 343 meters per second.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

Back

Higher frequency results in a higher pitch.

Front

What type of wave is a sound wave?

Back

Mechanical wave.

Front

What is amplitude in the context of sound waves?

Back

The maximum displacement of particles from their rest position, related to loudness.

Front

What happens to sound waves as they travel through different mediums?

Back

They can change speed and may change direction.