Waves/sound Flashcards

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Sounds waves are

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Longitudinal waves

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What type of wave is water?

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Transverse

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What is frequency?

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The number of waves passing a point each second

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Waves carry…

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Energy

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What does a lower amplitude mean in terms of sound?

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Low volume

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What does a higher amplitude mean in terms of sound?

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High volume

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What does low frequency mean in terms of sound?

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Low pitch

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What does high frequency mean in terms of sound?

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High pitch

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