Properties of Sound

Sounds waves travel with or without a medium?

• with

• without

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The larger the amplitude of a sound wave, the __________________ the sound.

• louder

• softer

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List the order of mediums through which sound travels from fastest to slowest.

• Liquid, Gas, Solid

• Gas, Solid, Liquid

• Solid, Liquid, Gas

• Solid, Gas, Liquid

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Which sound will be HIGHER PITCHED?

• A

• B

Answer explanation

Higher pitch = higher frequency

Choose the mediums that waves could pass through.

• Gas

• Solid

• Liquid

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The arrow is pointing to the:

• origin

• middle

• wavelength

• trough

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Sound is a:

• longitudinal wave

• transverse wave

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If a sound has a LOWER PITCH, it has a ________

• lower frequency

• higher frequency

• lower amplitude

• higher amplitdue

Answer explanation

Remember that pitch is related to frequency!

If a sound is LOUDER, it has _____

• higher frequency

• lower frequency

• higher amplitude

• lower amplitude

Answer explanation

Loudness is related to energy!

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Which sound will be QUIETER (less loud)?

• A

• B

Answer explanation

Bigger amplitude = louder sound

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