Waves Flashcards

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1
Q

What type of waves are sound waves

A

Longitudinal

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2
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What part of the ear collects sound

A

Pinna

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3
Q

What is the diaphragm in a telephone most like

A

Ear drum

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4
Q

What is the amplitude of a wave

A

The maximum height of the wave

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5
Q

What is the wavelength of a wave

A

The distance between the same two points on a wave

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6
Q

What is the frequency of a wave

A

The number of waver per second

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7
Q

Where does sound travel fastest

A

In solids

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8
Q

Which waves are fastest

A

Light

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