Sound Waves

Front

What is transported by a wave?

Back

Energy is transported by a wave.

Front

High frequency sounds have ___________ pitch.

Back

High frequency sounds have high pitch.

Front

True or False: Particles come out of a speaker when a speaker is making noise.

Back

False. Particles do not come out of a speaker; sound is a vibration that travels through a medium.

Front

Frequency of waves is measured in __________.

Back

Frequency of waves is measured in hertz.

Front

Sound travels as __________ waves.

Back

Sound travels as compression waves.

Front

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

Back

The speed of sound in air at room temperature is approximately 343 meters per second.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

Back

Higher frequency corresponds to a higher pitch, while lower frequency corresponds to a lower pitch.

Front

What medium can sound travel through?

Back

Sound can travel through solids, liquids, and gases.

Front

What is amplitude in sound waves?

Back

Amplitude refers to the height of the wave and is related to the loudness of the sound.

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

Transverse waves move perpendicular to the direction of the wave, while longitudinal waves move parallel to the direction of the wave.