Sound Waves Flashcards
1
Q
What does an oscilloscope show when you trace the sound wave that you are hearing?
A
A graph of how the particles are moving.
2
Q
What does a microphone do with a sound wave?
A
Picks up the sound and turns it into an electrical wave. This wave goes into the oscilloscope and makes the trace appear.
3
Q
What type of wave is a sound wave?
A
Longitudinal.
4
Q
What is the calculation of the frequency of a sound wave?
A
F=1➗T(time(s))
5
Q
What is low pitch?
A
Long.
6
Q
What is loud sound?
A
High.
7
Q
What is high pitch?
A
Short.
8
Q
What is quiet sound?
A
Low.
