Sound

Sound travels fastest in...

• solids

• liquids

• gases

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Sound is a form of energy produced by ______________.

• vibrations

• distances

• prisms

• Ms. Crews

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The volume of a sound is measured in units called ________

• decibels

• liters

• sound waves

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Why is sound able to travel faster through a solid than a gas?

• Gas molecules are packed tightly.

• Sound does not travel faster through a solid than a gas.

• Solid molecules are packed tightly.

What type of waves are sound waves?

• Transverse waves

• Longitudinal waves

• Surface waves

• Electromagnetic waves

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What happens to sound waves when they encounter a solid barrier?

• They speed up.

• They stop completely.

• They can be reflected or absorbed.

• They change into light waves.

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How does the medium affect the speed of sound?

• Sound travels faster in solids than in gases

• Sound travels faster in gases than in solids

• The medium does not affect the speed of sound

• Sound cannot travel through solids

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Why do sound waves need a medium to travel?

• They need to bounce off objects.

• They need a medium to carry the vibration.

• They cannot travel in a vacuum.

• Both B and C are correct.

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What is the relationship between amplitude and volume?

• Directly proportional

• Inversely proportional

• No relationship

• Only related at high frequencies

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What is the effect of temperature on the speed of sound?

• Sound travels faster in colder temperatures.

• Sound travels slower in colder temperatures.

• Temperature has no effect on the speed of sound.

• Sound speed is only affected by humidity, not temperature.

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