Light and Sound Flashcard

Front

What type of medium does sound travel fastest through?

Back

Sound travels fastest through solids.

Front

In which place can sound not travel?

Back

Sound cannot travel in outer space.

Front

What is the term for the loudness or intensity of a sound?

Back

The loudness or intensity of a sound is called volume.

Front

What do sound waves need to travel?

Back

Sound waves need a medium to travel.

Front

What does a prism do to white light?

Back

A prism refracts white light into all the colors of the rainbow.

Front

What is a medium in the context of sound?

Back

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

Front

Can sound travel through a vacuum?

Back

No, sound cannot travel through a vacuum.

Front

What is pitch in relation to sound?

Back

Pitch is how high or low a sound is.

Front

What happens to sound as it travels through different mediums?

Back

Sound travels at different speeds depending on the medium.

Front

What is an example of a solid medium for sound?

Back

An example of a solid medium is metal.