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We hear a variety of sounds in our day-to-day lives. From the cheerful chirping of birds in the morning to the hustle and bustle of traffic in the evening, some sounds are pleasant and some, well, irritating. In other words, sound is all around us. But how can we explain what is sound and its properties to students without boring them with scientific jargon? Here are some interesting facts about sound waves in science that can help you out.
Amazing Fun Facts About Sound Waves
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1. Sound is a type of wave caused by the vibration of objects.
2. Sounds produce a low level of energy.
3. It needs a solid, liquid, or gaseous medium to travel from one place to another.
4. Sound moves faster through water than other mediums.
5. Sound travels slower than light which is why we hear things after we see them.
6. Sound is measured in decibels and pascals.
7. The measurement of sound is related to its pressure and intensity.
8. Sound does not travel in a vacuum.
9. Excessive loud or unpleasant sounds are called noise.
10. Humans can hear sound waves with frequencies between 20 Hz to 2000 Hz. They are also known as
11. Sound waves with a frequency below 20 Hz are called infrasonic waves.
12. Humans cannot hear infrasonic sound waves.
13. Waves with frequencies above 2000 Hz are called ultrasonic waves. Although humans cannot hear them, some animals, like dogs, cats, and bats, can hear them easily.
14. Some cows, when exposed to calm sounds, tend to become relaxed and produce more milk.
15. Researchers suggest that sound waves can be used to put out fires.
16. Flies cannot hear like other animals or insects. Instead, they rely on other senses, like their antennae.
17. Erupting volcanoes can produce the loudest natural sounds on our planet.
18. Acoustics refers to the scientific study of sound waves.
19. Some fighter jets can travel faster than the speed of sound. This rare phenomenon is known as breaking the sound barrier.
20. Melophobia refers to the fear of music. It is derived from the Greek word “melodia”, meaning “music”.
21. Acousticophobia is the fear of noise.
22. The hammer, the anvil, and the stirrup are the three smallest bones in our ears which help us hear amazing sounds of this world.
23. Scientists use sound waves to measure the depth of the ocean.
FAQs
5 interesting facts about sound include sound is caused by the vibrations of objects, it needs a medium to travel, it moves faster in water, it does not travel through a vacuum, and lastly, sound waves can help measure the depth of the ocean.
Some sound facts for kids include that sound is a type of energy, it can travel through gas, liquid, and solid, and lastly, it bounces off a surface to create an echo.
The five main characteristics of sound waves include wavelength, amplitude, frequency, time, and velocity.
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