Chapter 14 Flashcards

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Transverse Wave

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A wave whose propagation is perpendicular to its oscillation

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Longitudinal Wave

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A wave whose propagation is parallel to its oscillation

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Supersonic Speed

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Any speed that is faster than the speed of sound in the substance of interest

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Sonic Boom

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The sound produced as a result of aircraft traveling at or above Mach 1

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Pitch

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The highness or lowness of a sound

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