Sound waves Flashcards

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1
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What type of wave are sound waves?

A

Longitudinal

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2
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How does loudness change with amplitude?

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The greater the amplitude of a wave, the more energy it carries. In sounds this means it will be louder.

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3
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How are sound waves shown?

A

Oscilloscopes

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4
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Frequency =

A

1/time period

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