Sound Waves and Resonance

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What causes sound to be produced?

Sound is produced when an object vibrates, causing nearby air particles to move and form sound waves.

Through which materials can sound travel?

Sound can travel through solids, liquids, and gases. It travels fastest in solids and slowest in gases.

What two physical characteristics of sound waves affect how humans perceive sound?

The two characteristics are frequency and amplitude.

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