Term 2 Synoptic Exam - Sound Flashcards by James Aspinall | Brainscape

Q

What is a scientific word for something shaking?

A

Vibration.

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Q

What type of wave is a sound wave?

A

Longitudinal (rembember, sound is long!)

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Q

What is the lowest frequency a human can hear ?

A

20 Hz.

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What is the highest frequency humans can hear ?

A

20,000 Hz.

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Q

Sound can’t travel in a…

A

Vacuum.

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Q

How does sound travel the quickest?

A

When the particles are close together.

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Q

Sound travells fastest in a…

A

Solid.

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Q

The speed of sound in air is

A

340 m/s

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