Sound Waves Flashcard

Front

What is number 6 showing in the diagram?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is number 5 showing in the diagram?

Back

Trough

Front

A student measures the frequency of a wave as 2 waves/second. How many waves would they expect in 10 seconds?

Back

20 waves

Front

If a harpist wants to play a quieter sound, what should she do?

Back

Pluck the string more gently.

Front

The student increases the amplitude of the drum noise. True or false? The student applies less force on the drum.

Back

False

Front

The student increases the amplitude of the drum noise. True or false? The sound wave will transfer more energy.

Back

True

Front

The student increases the amplitude of the drum noise. True or false? The sound will be louder.

Back

True

Front

The student increases the amplitude of the drum noise. True or false? The sound will be softer.

Back

False

Front

The student increases the amplitude of the drum noise. True or false? The frequency will increase.

Back

False

Front

The student increases the amplitude of the drum noise. True or false? The pitch will increase.

Back

False