waves Flashcards
1
Q
what state of matter does sound travel quickest
A
solids
2
Q
transverse wave
A
light
3
Q
longitudinal
A
sound
4
Q
distance from center to top of the wave is
A
amplitude
5
Q
pitch of the sound depends on
A
frequency
6
Q
how do we ditect vibrations and turn them into electrical
A
microphone and oscilloscope
7
Q
wave calculations
A
wave speed (m/s)= frequency (hertz) x wavelength (m)
8
Q
how can hearing be damaged
A
ear wax
loud noises
objects
9
Q
howavoid ear damage
A
ear defenders
ear plugs
avoiding loud sodidbd
10
Q
outside of ear
A
pinna
11
Q
opening of ear
A
auditory canal
12
Q
third part of era
A
eardrum
13
Q
snail thing
A
ossicle s
14
Q
other to kmg
A
auditory nerve
15
Q
auditory nerve
A
passes electrical signal to the brain