The Electromagnetic Spectrum (Part 3)

What You'll Learn

Sound is a vibration that travels through matter as a wave. It cannot travel through a vacuum. Sound travels fastest through solids and slowest through gases.

Key Words

model
prototype
design

Materials Needed

straws
paper clips
rubber bands
string
cups

Safety First

Adult supervision recommended.

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Read and learn: Sound is a vibration that travels through matter as a wave. It cannot travel through a vacuum. Sound travels fastest through solids and slowest through gases.

Step 2 — Do

Measure and record your data in a table.

Step 3 — Observe

Note any unexpected results.

Step 4 — Record

Share your findings with the class or a partner.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What determines the pitch of a sound?