Sound test questions 1 What type of waves are sound waves? Light Transverse Longitudinal 2 Which do sound waves travel fastest through? Solid Gas Liquid 3 What are the areas where particles are pulled further apart in sound waves called? Compression Vacuum Rarefaction 4 What is the name given to the range above human hearing? Infrasound Ultrasound Infrared 5 What is the speed of sound in air? 300 000 km/s 340 m/s 340 miles per hour 6 Which of these is the correct order for the speed of waves starting with the fastest? Sound, light, water Light, water, sound Light, sound, water 7 Which of these is the correct equation for speed? speed = distance ÷ time speed = distance × time distance = speed × time 8 Where is SONAR used? In hospitals to find broken bones In fishing boats to find fish In hospitals to look at unborn babies 9 What are the units of frequenc...