Sound Waves

Front

What determines how loud or soft a sound is?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What does low amplitude indicate about a sound?

Back

Quieter Sounds

Front

What determines the pitch of a sound?

Back

Frequency

Front

Which wavelength corresponds to a high pitch sound like a flute?

Back

High Frequency Wavelength

Front

What does high amplitude indicate about a sound?

Back

Louder sounds

Front

Define sound waves.

Back

Vibrations that travel through air, water, or solid materials and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

Back

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

Front

What is amplitude in the context of sound waves?

Back

The height of the sound wave, which determines the loudness of the sound.

Front

What is the unit of measurement for frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz)

Front

How does sound travel through different mediums?

Back

Sound travels faster in solids than in liquids, and faster in liquids than in gases.