Waves - Sound 7

Amplitude refers to

• the loudness of sound

• the pitch of sound

• the frequency of sound

• auditory range

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Wavelength measures ...

(choose 2)

• the frequency of the sound

• the distance between the crests of waves

• the amplitude of the sound

• the distance between the peak and trough of the wave

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Through which medium does sound travel fastest?

• gas

• liquid

• solid

What type of wave is shown?

• Transverse

• Longitudinal

• Sound

• Light

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

A vibration causes a sound wave. Which direction does it travel?

• All directions from the source

• Forwards from the source

• Upwards from the source

• Forwards and backwards

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What is the speed of sound?

• How fast sound travels in a medium

• 330m/s

• 1500m/s

• 5000m/s

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What unit is frequency measured in? (choose 2)

• Hertz (Hz)

• Kilohertz (kHz)

• Decibels (bB)

• Oscilloscopes

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

What unit is sound intensity measured in?

• Hertz (Hz)

• Kilohertz (kHz)

• Decibels (bB)

• Oscilloscopes

What species has the lowest auditory range?

• elephant

• human

• cat

• dolphin

What species has the greatest auditory range?

• elephant

• human

• cat

• dolphin