Learning Objective: 1.

8 Understanding sound and hearing

Learning Outcomes:
 Describe the properties of sound.
 Explain the reflection and absorption of sound.

1. The diagrams below show three activities to identify the properties of sound.
Ring
…
Rubber band rin No sound is heard
g
… (Air is suck out from
the bell jar)

Diagram A Diagram B Diagram C

Draw lines to match the following properties of sound with the correct activity based
on the diagrams above.

a) Sound cannot travel through a vacuum Diagram A

b) Sound is produce when an object vibrates Diagram B

c) Sound wave travels in all directions Diagram C

2. The diagram below shows and activity to explain reflection and absorption of sound.

Surface of an object

Underline the correct answer in the statements below to explain reflection and
absorption of sound.

a) The surface of a (hard / soft) object will reflect sound better.

b) The surface of a (hard / soft) object will absorb sound better.
Learning Objective: 1.8 Understanding sound and hearing

Answer Scheme

1. The diagrams below show three activities to identify the properties of sound.
Ring
…
Rubber band rin No sound is heard
g
… (Air is suck out from
the bell jar)

Diagram A Diagram B Diagram C

Draw lines to match the following properties of sound with the correct activity based
on the diagrams above.

a) Sound cannot travel through a vacuum Diagram A

b) Sound is produce when an object vibrates Diagram B

c) Sound wave travels in all directions Diagram C

2. The diagram below shows and activity to explain reflection and absorption of sound.

Surface of an object

Underline the correct answer in the statements below to explain reflection and
absorption of sound.

a) The surface of a (hard / soft) object will reflect sound better.

b) The surface of a (hard / soft) object will absorb sound better.