Sound Waves

Question 1

Select the appropriate unit for each type of measurement. Amplitude: Frequency: Wavelength: Wave speed: Loudness:

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A: meters

Question 2

Which statement correctly compares sound and light waves?

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D: Sound waves carry energy parallel to the motion of the wave, while light waves carry energy perpendicular to it.

Question 3

Which features do sound waves have that light waves do not? Check all that apply.compressionsrarefactionswavelengthfrequencyamplitudepitchspeed

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A: compressions; B: rarefactions; F: pitch

Question 4

How many wavelengths are present in the sound wave shown?

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C: 3

Question 5

Order the sounds made by these sources from highest to lowest pitch.

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C: motorcycle, telephone, piano, lawn mower

Question 6

Question 6

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A: It is high-pitched.

Question 7

metersdecibels✔ hertzmeters/second

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C: hertz

Question 8

Question 8

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B: It is low-pitched.

Question 9

✔ metersdecibelshertzmeters/second

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A: meters

Question 10

Question 10

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Sound Waves Answers