Sound Waves — Quiz Answers

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Which of these would most likely cause a sound wave?

A
butter melting
B
cookies baking
C
a spoon hitting the side of a bowl while mixing
D
milk standing in the bottle
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Which best describes vibration?

A
the distance between one compression and the compression next to it
B
the action of moving through a material or substance
C
the distance traveled per unit in time
D
the action of moving back and forth quickly and steadily
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Allison wants to calculate the speed of a sound wave. Which formula should she use?

A
number of wavelengths / time
B
distance traveled / amplitude
C
distance traveled / time
D
number of wavelengths / amplitude
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A high amplitude sound wave can best be compared to a

A
short hill.
B
tightly coiled spring.
C
stretched-out spring.
D
tall hill.
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A wave is traveling through X. What can be known about X?

A
It is a liquid.
B
It is empty space.
C
It is a solid.
D
It is any medium.
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Which of these objects would most likely cause a sound wave?

A
a wrench locked in place around a bolt
B
a drill laying on its side
C
a hammer hitting a metal cup
D
a nail stuck into a piece of wood

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