Sound Energy

Front

The part of a sound wave where the molecules are squished together is called the __________________________.

Back

compression

Front

Which sound wave has a higher amplitude and volume?

Back

Sound wave B has a higher amplitude and volume.

Front

______________________ is a measure of the amount of energy or volume of a sound and is shown by the height of the sound wave.

Back

amplitude

Front

Sound travels in the form of a ___________________.

Back

wave

Front

Which string would have a HIGHER pitch when vibrating?

Back

String A has a higher pitch.

Front

What is the term for the distance between two consecutive peaks of a sound wave?

Back

wavelength

Front

What do we call the number of vibrations per second in a sound wave?

Back

frequency

Front

What is the unit of measurement for frequency?

Back

hertz (Hz)

Front

What happens to the pitch of a sound when the frequency increases?

Back

The pitch of the sound increases.

Front

What is the relationship between amplitude and loudness of a sound?

Back

Higher amplitude means louder sound.