Sound Waves
What is a mechanical wave (sound waves)?
Disturbances that move through a medium by causing the particles of the medium to vibrate.
Do sound waves travel differently through the different mediums?
Yes, some move faster and some move slowly.
Name the three Mediums
Solid, Liquid, Gas
Is a hotdog a sandwhich?
True or False: Sound waves do NOT need a medium to travel
False! You do need a medium for sound waves to travel.
What speed does sound waves travel through a solid?
They are packed close together so they travel quickly and efficiently.
Name a liquid, solid and a gas
Solid - wall, paper, water bottle, etc.
Liquid - water, orange juice, etc.
Gas - water vapor, steam, etc.
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What is Ms.Haleighs favorite food.
Are radio waves mechanical or electromagnetic?
Electromagnetic
What speed does sound waves travel through liquids?
They are more spread out so they move a bit slower.
What is a vacuum?
Space with no air or matter at all
3
What is Mrs.Danielle's favorite color?
Can radio waves travel through vacuums?
Yes!
What speed do sound waves travel through gas?
The gas particles are very spread out so the sound waves move very slow, the slowest.
What is energy?
The power that makes things move or change
4
How many countries has Mrs.Haleigh visited?
Name a medium that sound waves can travel through.
Any solid, Liquid or gas! What are the examples we read in the text??
What medium does sound travel the fastest?
Solids!
What is the height of the wave?
Amplitude
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What color is our mascot for Connolly?