waves Flashcards
1
Q
energy created by vibration of matter
A
sound
2
Q
is our perception to intensity
A
loudness
3
Q
the amount of energy that flows through a certain area
A
intensity
4
Q
this is which the speed of sound waves move
A
speed of sound
5
Q
the quality of sound from which is producing it
A
pitch
6
Q
measurement of sound intensity
A
decibels
7
Q
what sound moves as
A
wave
8
Q
a repeating disturbance or movement of that transfers energy through matter and space
A
medium
9
Q
high points
A
crest
10
Q
low points
A
trough
11
Q
a point where lines or pathways intersect or branch
A
node
12
Q
the rest position of a sound wave
A
rest position
13
Q
distance for resting position
A
amplitude
14
Q
the distance from the top of the crest to the next one
A
wave length
15
Q
motion of the medium is at right angles to the direction of travel
A
transverse wave
