What is sound energy?
Sound

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Jason Richard
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Energy produced by vibrations
Energy produced by light
Energy produced by heat
Energy produced by electricity
Answer explanation
Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrations. When objects vibrate, they create sound waves that travel through a medium, making this the correct choice. Other options relate to different forms of energy.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Vibrations (sound waves) are what cause sound to happen.
true
false
Answer explanation
True. Vibrations, or sound waves, are the physical phenomenon that produce sound. When objects vibrate, they create pressure waves in the air, which we perceive as sound.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is a sound wave?
A transfer of energy that travels away from the vibrating source
A type of light wave
A solid object
A type of gas
Answer explanation
A sound wave is a transfer of energy that travels away from a vibrating source, creating pressure variations in a medium, unlike light waves, solids, or gases.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is necessary for sound waves to be heard?
A vacuum
A medium (substance) like air, water, or metal
Complete silence
Darkness
Answer explanation
Sound waves require a medium, such as air, water, or metal, to travel through. In a vacuum, there are no particles to transmit the sound, making it impossible to hear. Therefore, a medium is necessary for sound to be heard.
5.
MATCH QUESTION
2 mins • 2 pts
Match the picture of the sound waves to the proper description.
Low/deep sound
Loud sound
High sound
Quiet sound
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What can cause sound besides your voice?
Moving your chair
Waving your hands
Smiling at your friend
Reading a book
Answer explanation
Moving your chair can create sound due to friction and movement against the floor, while waving your hands, smiling, or reading a book typically do not produce sound.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the effect of extra energy from vocal cords?
Smaller sound waves
Larger sound waves
No sound waves
Light waves
Answer explanation
Extra energy from vocal cords increases the amplitude of sound waves, resulting in larger sound waves. This is why the correct answer is 'Larger sound waves'.
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