Sound Waves Flashcards
1
Q
What are sound waves
A
Longitudinal waves
2
Q
What are sound waves caused by
A
Vibrating objects
The vibrations arepassed through the surrounding medium as a series of compressions and rarefactions
3
Q
Where does sound travel faster
A
Solids as the particles are closer together so vibrate more easily
4
Q
Human auditory range
A
20 Hz- 20 kHz
