Amplitude and Sound Waves

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Physics
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8th Grade
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Cornell Rogers
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the definition of amplitude in relation to sound waves?
The measure of the maximum displacement of a particle from its equilibrium position in a sound wave.
The measure of the speed of a sound wave.
The measure of the frequency of a sound wave.
The measure of the wavelength of a sound wave.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How is amplitude related to the loudness of a sound?
Amplitude is directly related to the loudness of a sound.
Amplitude is inversely related to the loudness of a sound.
Amplitude is only related to the pitch of a sound.
Amplitude has no effect on the loudness of a sound.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Higher amplitude means a louder sound means...
Higher amplitude means a softer sound.
Higher amplitude means a higher pitch.
Higher amplitude has no effect on sound volume.
Higher amplitude means a louder sound.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What happens to the amplitude of a sound wave if the sound becomes softer?
The amplitude decreases.
The amplitude fluctuates.
The amplitude stays the same.
The amplitude increases.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Explain the relationship between amplitude and energy of a sound wave.
The amplitude of a sound wave is inversely proportional to its energy.
The amplitude of a sound wave is directly proportional to its energy.
The amplitude of a sound wave has no effect on its energy.
The amplitude of a sound wave is equal to its energy.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the range of human hearing in terms of amplitude?
0 dB to 120 dB
50 dB to 170 dB
20 dB to 140 dB
-10 dB to 110 dB
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does the amplitude of a sound wave affect the distance it can travel?
The greater the amplitude, the shorter the distance the sound wave can travel.
Increasing the amplitude of a sound wave increases the distance it can travel.
The amplitude of a sound wave directly determines the distance it can travel.
The amplitude of a sound wave does not affect the distance it can travel.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the difference between amplitude and frequency in sound waves?
Amplitude is the pitch of a sound wave, while frequency is the intensity of the sound.
Amplitude is the distance between two sound waves, while frequency is the duration of the sound.
Amplitude is the maximum displacement of a sound wave, while frequency is the number of cycles of the wave per second.
Amplitude is the speed at which sound waves travel, while frequency is the loudness of the sound.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does the amplitude of a sound wave affect the size of the vibrations that produce the sound?
A higher amplitude corresponds to larger vibrations, while a lower amplitude corresponds to smaller vibrations.
A higher amplitude corresponds to the same size vibrations as a lower amplitude.
The amplitude of a sound wave does not affect the size of the vibrations that produce the sound.
A higher amplitude corresponds to smaller vibrations, while a lower amplitude corresponds to larger vibrations.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
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