Sound Waves Flashcards

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What is a oscilloscope trace?

A

The wave pattern see on the screen of an oscilloscope.

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Pitch

A

The frequency of a sound. Sounds with a high pitch have a high frequency.

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What does echo mean?

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A sound caused by the reflection of sound waves from a smooth surface back to the listener

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4
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Sound travels furthest and fastest in______

A

Solids

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