Flashcard on Sound

Front

What type of energy transfer is created when vibrations transfer energy?

Back

Sound

Front

How is sound made?

Back

From vibration that disturbs the surrounding molecules.

Front

True or False: Vibrating vocal chords causes sound energy when a person speaks.

Back

True

Front

Which of the following is a correct statement about energy transmission?

Back

Energy can be transmitted through solids, liquids, and gases in waves.

Front

How is sound produced?

Back

By the vibration of particles.

Front

What is sound?

Back

Sound is a type of energy made by vibrations.

Front

What do we call the waves that carry sound?

Back

Sound waves.

Front

Can sound travel through a vacuum?

Back

No, sound cannot travel through a vacuum because there are no particles to transmit the vibrations.

Front

What is the medium in which sound travels?

Back

Sound can travel through solids, liquids, and gases.

Front

What happens to sound waves when they hit a solid object?

Back

They can be reflected, absorbed, or transmitted.