Sound: Pitch and Volume

What You'll Learn

Sound waves have properties including amplitude (loudness), frequency (pitch), and wavelength. Higher frequency means higher pitch. Greater amplitude means louder sound.

Key Words

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Materials Needed

plastic wrap
cardboard
tape
scissors

Safety First

Protect your work surface with newspaper or plastic.

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Read and learn: Sound waves have properties including amplitude (loudness), frequency (pitch), and wavelength. Higher frequency means higher pitch. Greater amplitude means louder sound.

Step 2 — Do

Repeat the experiment two more times for accuracy.

Step 3 — Observe

Observe what happens and describe it in detail.

Step 4 — Record

Record your observations in your science journal.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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Can sound travel through a vacuum?