Mr. H's Challenge

Front

What happens to the amplitude of a sound wave when the sound is louder?

Back

The amplitude increases.

Front

What is a medium in the context of wave travel?

Back

The solid, liquid, or gas matter that waves travel through.

Front

What energy transformation occurs when a lamp is functioning correctly?

Back

Electrical energy is transformed into light energy.

Front

True or False: Sound travels better through solids than through liquids.

Back

True.

Front

What type of wave moves the medium parallel to the direction of energy?

Back

Longitudinal wave.

Front

What is amplitude in relation to sound waves?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

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

Front

Can sound travel through a vacuum?

Back

No, sound cannot travel through a vacuum because there is no medium.

Front

What is frequency in the context of sound waves?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second, determining the pitch of the sound.

Front

What is wavelength in relation to waves?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.