3.9 The Physics of Sound –

A. The Physics of Sound

Two Kinds of Sound Waves

Time to act like a scientist and make an observation. There are different kinds of sound waves. One wave below is a model of an elephant sound wave. One is a model of a water wave. 

  1. Which wave do you think is the elephant sound wave and which is the water wave? 
  2. Why? 

B. Read

How do waves work?

Fact Finder: Now let’s find out more about sound waves and how elephants communicate. As you read, write down any important information in the “Fact Finder” section of your mission log.