Observing Sound

Science: KS3, topic 3.3.7

Sound is a Wave

Sound is a wave.

Reflected

Reflected

  • Echoes are an example of sound waves being reflected.
Refracted

Refracted

Transmitted

Transmitted

Absorbed

Absorbed

Test yourself on Observing Sound

  • A hiker shouts into a valley and hears the same sound again a few seconds later. Which process causes this to happen?

  • When watching a cricket match, why does the sound of the bat hitting the ball arrive at your ears after you see it happen?

  • What is sound?

  • Select the true statement in each pair about sound waves

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