Sound Waves

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What are sound waves?

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Sound waves are vibrations that travel through a medium (like air, water, or solids) and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.

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Can sound waves travel through outer space?

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No, sound waves cannot travel through outer space because there is no medium (like air or water) for them to move through.

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In which medium do sound waves travel the slowest?

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Sound waves travel the slowest in gases.

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What happens to sound waves when energy increases?

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The amplitude of the sound wave increases with increased energy.

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What type of wave is a sound wave?

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A sound wave is a compression wave.

Front

What causes sound to be produced?

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Sound is produced when a source of energy forces the matter around it to vibrate.

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What is amplitude in relation to sound waves?

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Amplitude refers to the height of the wave and is related to the loudness of the sound.

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What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

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Higher frequency sound waves produce higher pitch sounds, while lower frequency sound waves produce lower pitch sounds.

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What is a medium in the context of sound waves?

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A medium is a substance (solid, liquid, or gas) through which sound waves travel.

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What is the speed of sound in air?

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The speed of sound in air at room temperature is approximately 343 meters per second.