Making Sounds & Loudspeakers Flashcards

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1
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Musical instruments create…

A

Sound Waves

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2
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Sound waves from guitars are produced when…

A

A guitar string vibrates when plucked

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Sound waves from drums are produced when…

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The skin of a drum head is hit, it vibrates

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4
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Sound waves from flutes or trumpets are produced when…

A

The air column vibrates when blown

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5
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Loudspeakers transform…

A

Electrical signals into sound waves using a paper or plastic cone connected to an electromagnet.

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As the electrical signal passes through the electromagnet…

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The paper cone of the loudspeaker vibrates and a loud sound can be heard.

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