Sound Waves Quiz
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What type of wave is sound classified as?

  • Electromagnetic wave
  • Surface wave
  • Transverse wave
  • Longitudinal wave (correct)
  • Which factor primarily determines the pitch of a sound?

  • Frequency (correct)
  • Amplitude
  • Density
  • Wavelength
  • How do particles oscillate in a sound wave?

  • Perpendicularly to wave propagation
  • In a circular motion
  • Randomly in all directions
  • Parallel to wave propagation (correct)
  • What does the amplitude of a sound wave represent?

    <p>The maximum pressure or density</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following frequencies typically corresponds to a man's voice?

    <p>High frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two alternating bands found in a sound wave?

    <p>Compression and rarefaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is sound propagated?

    <p>Through a medium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the symbol $ u$ in sound wave terminology?

    <p>Frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

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