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lesson pretestMultiple Choice

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Question 1 • Physical Science

Which of these objects would most likely cause a sound wave?

Answer
A
a nail stuck into a piece of wood
B
a drill laying on its side
C
a wrench locked in place around a bolt
D
a hammer hitting a metal cup

Explanation

Sound is produced when something vibrates and makes the surrounding air vibrate. A hammer hitting a metal cup makes the cup vibrate, creating a sound wave. The other objects are described as still, so they are less likely to produce sound.

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