First Class science · A.3 · Waves and light
Loud and soft sounds
Loud sounds come from strong vibrations. The harder you hit, the louder the sound.
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Maya hits the drum with more force. The sound becomes
- Louder (right)
- Faster
- Smaller
Theo hits the drum with more force. The sound becomes
- Faster
- Louder (right)
- Smaller
When Zoe hits the drum with their foot hard, what happens to the sound?
- It becomes louder (right)
- It changes color
- It stops
Tip: Loud sounds come from strong vibrations. The harder you hit, the louder the sound.
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