Name___________________________________________ Date__________________ Class___________________

Quick Investigation Compare Sounds

Procedure
1. Read the procedure and safety information, and complete the lab form.
2. Hold a wood block next to your ear, and have a partner hold a ringing
cellular telephone next to the block. Note the sound of the telephone
through the wood.
3. Hold an empty water bottle next to your ear. Hold the cellular telephone
against the other side of the water bottle, and note the sound of the telephone
through the air in the bottle.
4. Repeat step 3 with the water bottle filled with water.

Analysis
1. Compare and contrast the sound of the cellular telephone when it traveled through the three
different mediums.
Name___________________________________________ Date__________________ Class___________________

Quick Investigation Compare Sounds

Student Lab Safety Form

Student Name: _________________________________Date: _________________
Lab Title: _____________________________________________
In order to show your teacher that you understand the safety concerns of this lab, the
following questions must be answered after the teacher explains the information to
you. You must have your teacher initial this form before you can proceed with the lab.

1. How would you describe what you will be doing during this lab?

2. What are the safety concerns associated with this lab?

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3. What additional safety concerns or questions do you have?