5.5 Sound Study Guide Review

Front

Sound is produced by vibrating ____________.

Back

molecules

Front

What is directly related to the frequency of a sound?

Back

Pitch

Front

True or False: A small bell produces a high pitch because it vibrates quickly, while a large drum produces a low pitch because it vibrates slowly.

Back

True

Front

Through which of the following would sound travel the fastest? A swimming pool, under the water or through a wall in a college dorm room?

Back

Through a wall in a college dorm room.

Front

What phase of matter does sound travel through the best?

Back

Solid

Front

What is the term for the distance between two consecutive peaks of a wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the term for how loud or soft a sound is?

Back

Volume

Front

What is the term for the height of a sound wave, which affects its loudness?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

Back

Higher frequency means higher pitch.

Front

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

Back

Approximately 343 meters per second.