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In which of these scenarios would the sound of the drumstick hitting the metal bar get to you in the least amount of time? Explain your answer.

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The sound would reach you in the least amount of time if you were listening through the metal bar (a solid) rather than through the air (a gas). This is because sound waves travel fastest through solids. In a solid, the particles are packed much more closely together than in a liquid or a gas, which allows the vibrations to be transferred from particle to particle much more quickly.

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Sample Response: No, I do not agree with her. In order for sounds to be heard, the sound wave produced by a vibrating object needs to travel from the vibrating object to the ear through a medium. What did you include in your answer? Check all that apply.A vibrating object produces sound waves.Energy needs to be transferred from the vibrating object to the ear through a medium.

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A vibrating object produces sound waves.
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Energy needs to be transferred from the vibrating object to the ear through a medium.
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Geneva says that the only thing that is needed for people to hear the sounds around us is a vibrating object. Do you agree with her? Explain your answer.

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No, I do not agree with Geneva. While a vibrating object is the source of sound, it is not the only thing needed. Sound waves also require a medium, such as air, water, or a solid, to travel through so that they can reach the ear of a listener.

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Which statement correctly compares sound and light waves?

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Both light and sound waves need matter to carry energy from one place to another.
B
Neither light nor sound waves need matter to carry energy from one place to another.
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Light waves carry energy parallel to the motion of the wave, while sound waves carry energy perpendicular to it.
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Sound waves carry energy parallel to the motion of the wave, while light waves carry energy perpendicular to it.
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Which statement correctly compares sound and earthquake waves?

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Sound waves and all earthquake waves have compressions and rarefactions.
B
Sound waves and all earthquakes waves have crests and troughs.
C
Sound waves and some earthquake waves have compressions and rarefactions.
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Sound waves have crests and troughs and all earthquake waves have compressions and rarefactions.

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