Sound Waves

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What is a sound wave?

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A longitudinal wave caused by vibrations transferring energy through a medium.

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True or False: Sound travels better through solids than through liquids.

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True

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Why does sound travel faster through solids than through gases?

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Solid molecules are packed tightly together.

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What is an echo?

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A sound that is repeated because the sound waves are reflected back.

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What is sound?

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A type of energy made by vibrations that moves through a medium such as a gas, liquid, or solid.

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What type of wave is a sound wave?

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A longitudinal wave.

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What mediums can sound travel through?

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Sound can travel through gases, liquids, and solids.

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How does temperature affect the speed of sound?

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Sound travels faster in warmer temperatures because molecules move more quickly.

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What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

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Higher frequency sound waves produce higher pitch sounds.

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What is amplitude in relation to sound waves?

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Amplitude refers to the height of the sound wave, which determines the loudness of the sound.

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