Sound Production
Physics ⇒ Waves and Sound
Sound Production starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how sound is produced in a drum.
Describe how sound is produced in a flute.
Describe how sound is produced in a tuning fork.
Describe the difference between pitch and loudness of sound.
Explain why a bell does not produce sound when rung in a vacuum jar.
Explain why sound is not heard immediately after seeing lightning during a thunderstorm.
A bell is rung underwater. Compare the loudness and clarity of the sound heard by a diver underwater to that heard by a person standing on the shore. Explain the reason for any difference.
A string on a musical instrument is tightened. Predict and explain how this affects the sound produced in terms of pitch and frequency.
Sound travels fastest in which of the following?
(1) Air
(2) Water
(3) Steel
(4) Vacuum
Which of the following is an example of sound production by humans?
(1) Clapping hands
(2) Speaking
(3) Whistling
(4) All of the above
Which of the following is necessary for the production of sound?
(1) Light
(2) Vibration
(3) Heat
(4) Magnetism
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sound?
(1) Pitch
(2) Loudness
(3) Color
(4) Quality
Fill in the blank: Sound is produced when an object _______.
Fill in the blank: Sound waves are _______ waves.
Fill in the blank: The _______ of a sound depends on how fast the source is vibrating.
Fill in the blank: The _______ of a sound wave determines its loudness.
True or False: All vibrating objects produce sound.
True or False: Louder sounds are produced by objects vibrating with a greater amplitude.
True or False: Sound can travel through a vacuum.
True or False: Sound can travel through liquids.
