A. Jones SOL 5.5 Sound

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What causes sound?

Back

Sound is caused by vibrations.

Front

What is the area of a longitudinal wave where particles are close together?

Back

Compression.

Front

True or False: Sound travels through the air as waves.

Back

True.

Front

What happens to the pitch of a sound when the string is longer?

Back

A longer string makes a lower pitch than a short string.

Front

How do we measure sound?

Back

We measure sound in Decibels.

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space.

Front

What is the difference between compression and rarefaction in sound waves?

Back

Compression is where particles are close together, while rarefaction is where particles are spread apart.

Front

What is frequency in relation to sound?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

Front

What is amplitude in sound waves?

Back

Amplitude is the height of the wave, which determines the loudness of the sound.

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What is the relationship between pitch and frequency?

Back

Higher frequency results in a higher pitch, while lower frequency results in a lower pitch.