Transmission of Sound Waves (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What type of wave are sound waves?
What type of wave are sound waves?
Longitudinal waves
How are sound waves generated?
How are sound waves generated?
By vibrating objects
In what direction do particles vibrate in sound waves?
In what direction do particles vibrate in sound waves?
Parallel to wave's travel
What do vibrating particles create as sound travels?
What do vibrating particles create as sound travels?
Compression and rarefaction
In which state of matter does sound travel fastest?
In which state of matter does sound travel fastest?
Solids
Why does sound travel fastest in solids?
Why does sound travel fastest in solids?
Particles are closer together
Can sound travel through space?
Can sound travel through space?
No, there is no medium
What vibrates first when sound enters the ear?
What vibrates first when sound enters the ear?
Eardrum
What converts vibrations into electrical signals in the ear?
What converts vibrations into electrical signals in the ear?
Cochlea
How are signals sent from the ear to the brain?
How are signals sent from the ear to the brain?
Via the auditory nerve
What is the typical human hearing range?
What is the typical human hearing range?
Hz to kHz
What are ultrasound waves used for?
What are ultrasound waves used for?
Medicine and echolocation