How does a sound wave interact with a human ear?
6th Grade Sound Waves

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1.
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A sound wave vibrates the ear drum.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What kind of wave are sound waves?
Back
Sound waves are longitudinal waves.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Sound waves move more quickly through what kind of matter?
Back
Sound waves move more quickly through dense matter.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What effect can cause an apparent change in pitch?
Back
The Doppler effect can cause an apparent change in pitch.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What must you change to alter the pitch of a sound?
Back
To change the pitch of a sound, you must change the frequency.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the definition of a sound wave?
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A sound wave is a vibration that travels through a medium (like air, water, or solids) and can be heard when it reaches a person's or animal's ear.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is frequency in relation to sound?
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Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second, determining the pitch of the sound.
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