Sound Waves
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Vocabulary
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__________ The part of a longitudinal wave where the particles are pushed together.
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__________ When sound appears to change frequency as it moves past a listener.
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__________ Something that a wave travels through.
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__________ The rate at which work is done. This is equal to the amount of energy being produced.
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__________ A part of a longitudinal wave where the particles are spread apart
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__________ The increase in the amplitude of a wave when it comes into contact with external vibrations that match the object's natural frequency.
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__________ The lowest part of a wave
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__________ The maximum distance a point is moved from the rest position
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__________ The highest part of a wave
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__________ The number of waves that pass a point each second.
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__________ Repeated back-and-forth or up-and-down motion
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__________ Distance between two neighboring corresponding points on a wave (two crests, two troughs, etc)
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__________ The distance a wave travels in a given amount of time.
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__________ The distance moved up or down as the wave passes through
__________ The distance moved left or right as the wave passes through
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Match the definition to the vocabulary word.
__________ A disturbance that transfers sound energy from place to place.
__________ A wave that moves through a medium in the same direction (parallel) to the wave (appears to move from left to right)
__________ A wave in which the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave (Usually shown on graphs in an up/down movement)
__________ A wave that requires a medium to move through
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Match the definition to the vocabulary word.*You will have to click and drag the definition to it's matching vocabulary word.
Match the definition to the vocabulary word.
*You will have to click and drag the definition to it's matching vocabulary word.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
The unit of measurement used for frequency | arrow_right_alt | Decibel (dB) |
The unit used to measure power. | arrow_right_alt | Hertz (Hz) |
The unit of measurement used for loudness | arrow_right_alt | Watt (W) |
Parts of Waves
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Match the part of the wave to its name using below
Match the part of the wave to its name using below
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Crest | arrow_right_alt | A |
Wavelength | arrow_right_alt | B |
Trough | arrow_right_alt | C |
Amplitude | arrow_right_alt | D |
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Check ALL answers that show one wavelength.
Check ALL answers that show one wavelength.
A and C B and F D and E G and I D and G A and H E and H C and J
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Type in a point that will make a wavelength with the given wavelength
H and _______
F and _______
Comparing Waves
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Which wave has a larger amplitude?
Which wave has a larger amplitude?
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High-Frequency __________
Low-Frequency __________
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High Pitch: __________
Low Pitch: __________
High Volume: __________
Low Volume: __________
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Match the graph to the instrument that most likely made it.Measuring Loudness
Match the graph to the instrument that most likely made it.
Measuring Loudness
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
| arrow_right_alt | ||
| arrow_right_alt | ||
| arrow_right_alt |
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Match the graph to the item that most likely made it.Measuring Pitch
Match the graph to the item that most likely made it.
Measuring Pitch
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Person Talking | arrow_right_alt | |
Dog Whistle | arrow_right_alt | |
Fog Horn | arrow_right_alt |
Questions
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When the frequency of a wave decreases (gets smaller), then the...
When the frequency of a wave decreases (gets smaller), then the...
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What do all waves transmit?
What do all waves transmit?
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Sound is caused by
Sound is caused by
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When comparing amplitude...
When comparing amplitude...
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The higher the pitch the.....
The higher the pitch the.....
Video
Video
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What do you see happening in this video?
- Write down at least 3 things
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Why do you think this is happening.
*If you don't know then ask some questions that you would need to be answered first.
- Write down at least 2 ideas or questions
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