Sound Waves

Question 1

Which of these objects would most likely cause a sound wave?

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a hammer hitting a metal cup

Question 2

In which part of the wave are the particles of the medium closer together?

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compressions

Question 3

A wave is traveling through X. What can be known about X?

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It is any medium.

Question 4

Sound waves move the slowest through which medium?

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air

Question 5

Which best describes vibration?

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the action of moving back and forth quickly and steadily

Question 6

Why do waves move faster at higher temperatures and in a solid phase?

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There is more energy and the particles are closer together.

Question 7

Waves move fastest in

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high-temperature solids.

Question 8

A high amplitude sound wave can best be compared to a

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tightly coiled spring.

Question 9

Which refers to the density of the medium’s particles at the compression of a sound wave?

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amplitude

Question 10

Which of these would most likely cause a sound wave?

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a spoon hitting the side of a bowl while mixing

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