Sound Science Activity

What are vibrations?

• A series of small fast movements that move back and forth or from side to side

• A series of large slow movements that move up and down

• A series of random movements in all directions

• A series of still movements

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What causes movement in the surrounding air particles when an object vibrates?

• Heat

• Light

• Vibrations

• Electricity

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What is pitch?

• The color of a sound

• The highness or lowness of a sound

• The speed of a sound wave

• The loudness or quietness of a sound

What is volume?

• The highness or lowness of a sound

• The loudness or quietness of a sound

• The speed of a sound wave

• The color of a sound

What happens to the rice on a stereo speaker when the volume of the music is increased?

• It jumps higher

• It disappears

• It decreases

• It stays the same

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True or false: Sound waves help vibrations travel.

• Sometimes

• Depends on the type of sound

• False

• True

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True or false: Pitch is the loudness or quietness of a sound.

• True

• Depends on the type of sound

• False

• Sometimes

True or false: Volume is the loudness or quietness of a sound.

• Depends on the type of sound

• False

• Sometimes

• True

What do sound waves cause in your ear?

• Vibration of the eardrum

• Numbness

• Tingling sensation

• Itchiness

What is the purpose of vibrations in sound production?

• To create light

• To create heat

• To create movement in air particles

• To create electricity