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Grade 1 science · A.4 · Waves and light

Sound comes from vibration

Sound comes from vibrations — when an object shakes or moves quickly, it makes sound waves that travel through air.

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  1. When Ana hits a drum, what makes the sound?

    • The air moving
    • The skin shaking (right)
    • The hands hitting
  2. Eli wonders: What causes the sound when a teacher taps a big bell?

    • The room gets cold
    • The bell breaks
    • Bell metal shakes (right)
  3. Amara wonders: Why does a drum make noise when you tap it?

    • The skin moves quickly (right)
    • The drum gets bigger
    • The sticks get wet

Tip: Sound comes from vibrations — when an object shakes or moves quickly, it makes sound waves that travel through air.

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