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Sound World: words to know

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Buzzer — A small speaker that makes a beep when powered. Has + and - polarity.

Frequency — How fast something vibrates. Higher frequency = higher pitch sound.

Voltage — The 'push' that moves current through a circuit. Measured in Volts. More voltage = more push.

Speaker — A part that turns a changing electrical signal into sound. A real speaker needs a suitable audio driver.

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Which word matches this explanation? “How fast something vibrates. Higher frequency = higher pitch sound.”

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Which component does this job? “A light that can change color. Has Red, Green, Blue legs.”

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Which word matches this explanation? “A part that turns a changing electrical signal into sound. A real speaker needs a suitable audio driver.”

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Which component does this job? “Makes a beep sound when powered.”

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Which component does this job? “A tiny light. Connect the long leg (+) to the battery's + side.”

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