5.2/5.3 Sound and Light (SOL)

What causes sound?

• Sound is caused when something vibrates.

• Sound is caused by light waves.

• Sound is caused by electrical signals.

• Sound is caused by chemical reactions.

What is volume in sound?

• Volume is the frequency of a sound.

• Volume is the loudness or softness of a sound.

• Volume is the duration of a sound.

• Volume is the pitch of a sound.

What happens to light when it passes through water?

• It reflects off the surface.

• It refracts or bends.

• It absorbs completely.

• It disperses into different colors.

What does it mean to reflect?

• To absorb light.

• To bounce off.

• To change direction.

• To emit sound.

What are translucent objects?

• Objects that allow all light to pass through.

• Objects that do not allow any light to pass through.

• Objects that allow some light to pass through but not all.

• Objects that reflect all light.

What is the speed of light compared to sound?

• Light travels much faster than sound.

• Light and sound travel at the same speed.

• Sound travels faster than light.

• Light travels slower than sound.

What is the role of the ear in hearing?

• The ear amplifies sound waves for better hearing.

• The ear detects sound waves and converts them into signals for the brain.

• The ear filters out background noise to enhance clarity.

• The ear stores sound waves for later playback.

How does light travel?

• Light travels in a straight path.

• Light travels in a zigzag pattern.

• Light travels in circles.

• Light travels only through water.

What is an example of sound caused by vibration?

• A guitar string vibrating produces sound.

• A light bulb turning on produces sound.

• A person whispering produces sound.

• A clock ticking produces sound.

What happens to light when it hits a mirror?

• It absorbs into the mirror.

• It refracts through the mirror.

• It reflects off the mirror.

• It scatters in all directions.