Sound Waves and Hearing Answer Key
Learn how sound travels as waves and how our ears detect different pitches and volumes.
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How Sound Works
Q1.What type of wave is sound?
A longitudinal wave - particles vibrate back and forth in the same direction the wave travels.
Q2.Can sound travel through space?
No, sound needs a medium (like air, water, or solid) to travel. Space is a vacuum.
Q3.What makes a sound loud or quiet?
Amplitude - bigger vibrations make louder sounds.
Pitch and Frequency
Q4.What makes a sound high-pitched or low-pitched?
Q5.Does sound travel faster in air or water?
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