sound Flashcards

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1
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How are sound waves produced?

A

When objects vibrate.

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2
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How do loud speakers work?

A

Loud speakers work by converting electrical energy to kinetic.

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3
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What are the fastest waves?

A

Light waves.

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4
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What type of waves are sound waves

A

Longitude.

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5
Q

What part of the ear collects sound?

A

Pinna

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6
Q

What is the amplitude of a wave?

A

The maximum height of a wave.

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7
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What is the wavelength of a wave?

A

The difference between the same two points on a wave.

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What is the infrequence of a wave.

A

The number of waves per second

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9
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Above what frequency is ultrasound?

A

20,000 Hz

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