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Sound Waves

Quiz by Allison Goodrich

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7 questions
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  • Q1
    What is absorption?
    The process through which sound energy is transferred to an object (as opposed to reflected).
    30s
  • Q2
    What is refraction?
    The change in direction of a waves as it passes through a different medium.
    30s
  • Q3
    What is reflection?
    The bouncing back of a wave.
    30s
  • Q4
    What is diffraction?
    The change in direction of a wave as it passes through an opening.
    30s
  • Q5
    What do decibels measure?
    Volume (amplitude)
    30s
  • Q6
    What do hertz measure?
    Frequency (pitch)
    30s
  • Q7
    Sound travels fastest through
    Gases
    Liquids
    Solids
    30s

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