Grade 5 Science - Sound

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What is sound?

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Sound is a type of energy made by vibrations that travels through a medium such as air, water, or solids.

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What causes sound?

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Sound is caused by vibrations of objects.

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What is a medium in the context of sound?

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A medium is a substance through which sound waves travel, such as air, water, or solid materials.

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Can sound travel in a vacuum?

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No, sound cannot travel in a vacuum because there are no particles to transmit the sound waves.

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What happens to sound when it travels through different mediums?

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Sound travels at different speeds depending on the medium; it travels fastest in solids, slower in liquids, and slowest in gases.

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What is vibration?

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Vibration is the back and forth motion of an object that creates sound.

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What is the relationship between sound and pitch?

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Pitch is how high or low a sound is, which is determined by the frequency of the vibrations.

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What is loudness?

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Loudness is the perception of the strength or intensity of a sound, often related to the amplitude of the sound waves.

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How does distance affect sound?

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As the distance from the sound source increases, the sound becomes quieter.

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What is an echo?

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An echo is a reflection of sound that arrives at the listener after a delay.