Physics Assignment

Lesson 2: Properties and Detection of Sound.

Name: _____________________________________

Directions: Complete the spaces with the information requested, then upload the document in
Schoology. The information from No. 6,7 and 8 was not sent by your teacher, so you will have
to investigate them.

1. What are two factors that may affect the speed of sound through certain materials,
and how do they affect it?

2. Compare the speed of sound through solids, liquids and gases. Write a statement
about the differences.

3. Rank the following mediums from lowest to highest speed of sound as it travels
through them: Air. Steel, aluminum, hydrogen, sea water, ethanol, hydrogen, glass.

4. What is the relationship between pitch and frequency of sound waves?

5. What is the difference between an ultrasonic and infrasonic frequency? Which range
can we detect?

6. Write a statement that describes the relationship between the intensity of (perception
of) sound and the distance from the source of sound.

7. Investigate and briefly explain the uses of Ultrasound frequencies for the following:
a. Gynecology
b. Cardiology
c. Shockwave lithotripsy in kidneys.

8. Investigate 3 occurrences of Infrasound frequencies in nature.

9. Investigate uses of the “Hypersonic Effect on the Brain”

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