Waves and Their Applications - Sound Interactions

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What is the process called when sound waves propagate through an object or medium?

Absorption

Diffraction

Transmission (correct)

Reflection

Why do movie theaters often use soft materials like carpets and foam panels?

To absorb sound and reduce echoes (correct)

To prevent sound from traveling outside

To enhance visual effects

To increase the volume of sound

How does the absorption of sound relate to the frequency of the wave?

All frequencies absorb sound equally

Absorption does not depend on frequency

Low-frequency waves are absorbed more effectively

High-frequency waves lose more energy to absorption (correct)

What type of sound waves do dolphins primarily use to locate objects underwater?

High-frequency sound waves Signup and view all the answers

In general, what happens to a wave's energy when it is absorbed?

It is transformed into heat energy Signup and view all the answers

What effect does a higher amplitude have on the energy of a sound wave?

It increases the energy of the wave Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding sound transmission in various materials?

Material composition affects sound transmission Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the loudness of sound as the distance from its source increases?

The loudness decreases as distance increases. Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the phenomenon of sound bouncing off a surface?

Reflection Signup and view all the answers

What is an echo?

Reflected sound that returns to its source. Signup and view all the answers

How does sound behave when it strikes a hard, smooth surface?

It is reflected more effectively. Signup and view all the answers

Why might singers choose to record in soundproof rooms with foam-covered walls?

To minimize sound reflections. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding sound transmission?

Sound can be transmitted through various materials, each affecting its energy differently. Signup and view all the answers

When you shout in an empty room, what is the primary effect observed?

An echo is created due to sound reflection. Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when sound waves are absorbed by a material?

The sound energy is dissipated as heat. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Module L: Waves and Their Applications

This module covers waves and their applications.

Unit 1: Waves

Focuses on the behavior of waves, particularly sound waves.

Day 1- Lesson 2: Behavior of Waves - Sound Wave Interaction

Standards:
- MS-PS4-1: Mathematical models describe waves, including amplitude's relationship to energy.
- MS-PS4-2: Models explain how waves are reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through materials.
Objectives:
- Define absorption, reflection, transmission, and echo.
- Explain sound reflection.
- Compare and contrast reflection and transmission.

Vocabularies

Absorption: The process of a wave losing energy when interacting with a medium.
Reflection: The bouncing of a wave off a surface.
Transmission: The passing of a wave through a medium.

Starter (Page 5)

Question 1: How does sound energy change with distance?
Question 2: Which dolphins (diagrammed) are likely to hear the sound of a larger dolphin? Why?

Sound Wave Behavior

Sound waves decrease in loudness as distance from the source increases.
Absorption, Reflection, and Transmission:
- Reflection: Sound bouncing off a surface
- Transmission: Sound passing through a surface
- Absorption: Sound losing energy when interacting with a surface

Group Work (Page 8)

Students explore sound transmission, absorption, and reflection.
Consider scenarios:
- Sound in an empty room
- Hearing someone in another room
- Music recordings in soundproofed rooms

Sound Reflection, Absorption and Transmission (Page 9)

Reflection: A wave hitting a surface and bouncing off it.
An echo is a reflected sound wave.
Hard, smooth surfaces reflect sound better than soft surfaces, which absorb it.

Sound Transmission

The propagation or speed of a sound wave traveling through a medium/object
Related to how readily different materials allow sound to move.

Check Your Understanding (Page 10)

Compare and Contrast: Evaluate and distinguish among absorption, reflection, and transmission.

Activity-Edpuzzle (Page 11)

Access Edpuzzle website and watch video.
Complete pop-up questions pertaining to sound reflection, absorption, and transmission.

Day 2- Lesson 2: Behavior of Waves - Sound Wave Interaction (Page 12)

Standards:
- MS-PS4-1: Wave amplitude and energy relationship.
- MS-PS4-2: Waves' interaction (reflection, absorption, transmission) with various materials.
Starter (Page 13):
- Describe how sound interacts with a wall.

Objectives (Page 14)

Describe sound absorption.
Explain the relationship between sound absorption and frequency.
Connect absorption and frequency to real-world applications (e.g., animal communication).

Absorption (Page 15)

Movie theaters and recording studios use materials like carpets, foam, and curtains to absorb sound.

Absorption and Frequency (Page 16)

Higher-frequency waves lose more energy during absorption than lower-frequency waves.
The greater the movement of particles, the more energy is lost (to friction).
High frequency waves move particles more.
Higher frequency waves lose energy to absorption more.

Dolphins use high-frequency waves for locating objects (travel short distances).
Whales use lower-frequency waves for communication (travel long distances).
Higher-frequency sound waves are absorbed quicker than lower frequency waves.

What Happens When the Wave Hits the Wall? (Page 18)

Full Reflection: A wave striking a new medium and reflecting back to the original medium.
Partial Reflection/Partial Transmission: A wave encountering a boundary (new medium) and having a portion of the energy reflected and transmitted into the new medium.

Checking Understanding (Page 19)

Question 3:
- Understand how waves' energy interacts at boundaries.
- Identify wave energy transmission, reflection, and particle effects at these boundaries.

Energy in Partially Reflected Waves (Page 20)

When a wave is partially reflected and partially transmitted, the energy is divided.
Reflected and transmitted waves have less energy than the incoming wave.
Amplitude variations are influenced by mediating medium.

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This quiz explores the behavior of sound waves, focusing on their interactions such as absorption, reflection, and transmission. Students will define key terms and explain how sound waves change as they travel through different mediums. Engage with the concepts and improve your understanding of wave dynamics.