The Wonderful World of Sound Waves
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- Q1What is sound?A type of energy made by vibrationsA type of heat made by vibrationsA type of motion made by vibrationsA type of light made by vibrations30s
- Q2How do sound waves travel?By causing movement in water particlesBy causing movement in air particlesThrough vacuumBy causing movement in solid particles30s
- Q3In which medium can sound waves not travel?WaterVacuumSolidAir30s
- Q4What type of sound wave is created by fast vibrations?Low pitched soundHigh pitched soundNo soundMedium pitched sound30s
- Q5How have sound waves contributed to technology?Creation of heat machinesCreation of ultrasound machines, seismic studies, and music technologyCreation of light machinesCreation of motion machines30s
- Q6What is the comparison drawn between sound waves and a pebble thrown into a pond?Sound waves cause the water to splashThe ripples in water move out from the point where the pebble plunged inSound waves move out from the point where they are createdThe water stops moving after the pebble is thrown in30s
- Q7Where can sound waves travel?Through water onlyThrough vacuumThrough air onlyThrough gases, liquids, and solids30s
- Q8Why do astronauts use radios in space?Because radio waves can travel through waterBecause radios provide better sound qualityBecause radio waves can travel through spaceBecause radios are more advanced than in-ship communication30s
- Q9What kind of vibration creates a lower pitch sound?Fast vibrations like a bird songMedium vibrations like a bell ringingSlower vibrations like a drum beatNo vibrations30s
- Q10How do sound waves enrich our musical encounters?By adding special effects to musicBy making music louderBy amplifying the volume of musicBy understanding the different pitches and frequencies of sound waves30s