Sound Energy Quiz

What is sound energy?

• A form of mechanical energy

• A form of electrical energy

• A form of thermal energy

• A form of chemical energy

What kind of motion creates sound?

• Oscillation

• Rotation

• Vibration

• Translation

What part of the ear vibrates to sense sound?

• Cochlea

• Eardrum

• Auditory nerve

• Ear canal

How does sound travel through air?

• By creating magnetic fields

• By creating light waves

• By creating electrical waves

• By vibrating air particles

In which medium does sound travel the fastest?

• Gas

• Liquid

• Solid

• Vacuum

What happens to sound as it moves farther from its source?

• It gets quieter

• It stays the same

• It gets louder

• It changes pitch

Why does sound travel faster through a solid than a gas?

• Solids are denser

• Solids have more energy

• Solids have tightly packed atoms

• Solids are colder

What is the role of the brain in hearing?

• To block unwanted noise

• To amplify sound

• To interpret sound signals

• To create sound

How do sound vibrations move?

• Like ripples in a pond

• In a zigzag pattern

• In a circular motion

• In a straight line

What causes the eardrum to vibrate?

• Light waves

• Sound waves

• Heat waves

• Magnetic waves