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What type of wave does not require a medium to travel through?
What type of wave does not require a medium to travel through?
Which property of a wave is related to its loudness?
Which property of a wave is related to its loudness?
What is the speed of sound in a vacuum?
What is the speed of sound in a vacuum?
What is the term for the number of complete waves that pass a certain point in one second?
What is the term for the number of complete waves that pass a certain point in one second?
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Which of the following materials would sound travel fastest through?
Which of the following materials would sound travel fastest through?
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What happens to the pitch of a sound when the frequency of the sound waves increases?
What happens to the pitch of a sound when the frequency of the sound waves increases?
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Study Notes
Wave Properties
- Electromagnetic waves do not require a medium to travel through.
Wave Characteristics
- Amplitude is the property of a wave related to its loudness.
Speed of Sound
- The speed of sound in a vacuum is approximately 299,792,458 meters per second (m/s) or 299,792 km/s.
Frequency and Period
- The term for the number of complete waves that pass a certain point in one second is frequency, measured in Hertz (Hz).
Sound Propagation
- Sound travels fastest through steel due to its high density and stiffness.
Pitch and Frequency
- When the frequency of sound waves increases, the pitch of the sound also increases.
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Description
Wave and Sound Quiz for Grade 7: Test your knowledge on waves and sound with this interactive quiz. Explore concepts like medium-less waves, loudness, and the speed of sound in a vacuum. Perfect for 7th graders studying physics and sound!
