Sound verses light

Which type of waves can transfer energy to our ears?

• Light waves

• Sound waves

• Heat waves

• Radio waves

In which type of materials do sound waves travel fastest?

• Vacuum

• Gases

• Liquids

• Solids

What is the medium required for sound waves to travel?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Any substance

Which type of waves transfer energy to our eyes?

• Light waves

• Sound waves

• X-rays

• Heat waves

Can sound waves travel through a vacuum?

• Yes

• Not sure

• No

• Depends

What is the speed of light waves in a vacuum?

• 299,792,458 m/s

• 343 m/s

• 1500 m/s

• 0 m/s

Which color of light has the longest wavelength?

• Red

• Blue

• Green

• Violet

What is the frequency range of human hearing?

• 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz

• 1 Hz to 100 Hz

• 50 Hz to 50,000 Hz

• 10 Hz to 10,000 Hz