Amplitude
Amplitude measures how _____ a sound is.
LOUD
Frequency measures how ________ our sound wave is.
FAST
Which part of our ears feel the vibration from sound waves?
The ear drum
What is sound?
An invisible form of energy
Yelling is an example of __________ amplitude
HIGH
A fast frequency creates a ________ pitch.
HIGH
The ____________ sends sound wave messages to the brain.
Auditory nerve
Invisible waves that move up and down very quickly are called what?
VIBRATIONS
Whispering is an example of ________ amplitude
LOW
The closer together our sound waves are, the ____________ the pitch.
HIGHER
This part of our ear turns sound waves into a signal our brain can understand.
Cochlea
An Oscilloscope measures ____________.
Amplitude and Frequency
Give an example of high amplitude
Loud noises
The number of vibrations made per second is called ____________.
Frequency
Name two ways to keep our ears healthy
1.) Don't put anything in them
2.) Protect them from loud noises
Your grandma comes over to your house and you watch a movie with her. She complains that the sound is too soft. She is complaining about the...
AMPLITUDE
What part of the wave does amplitude measure?
The distance from the top (peak) of the sound wave to the bottom (trough) of the sound wave.
Give an example of a low pitch
Deep noises
What are two things that can help people who are hard of hearing be able to hear?
Hearing Aids
Cochlear Implants
After going to an exciting hockey game at an arena with lots of cheering and shouting fans, your ears are "ringing" the next day. Your ears are telling you that is was...
LOUD