The Ear and Waves Review

Front

What is the outer part of the ear that collects sound waves called?

Back

Pinna

Front

What term describes how high or low a sound is, which depends on frequency?

Back

Pitch

Front

What is the term for the distance between two consecutive crests of a wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What does low amplitude indicate about a sound?

Back

Quieter Sounds

Front

What is the highest point of a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the term for the number of waves that pass a point in a given period of time?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the term for the speed at which sound travels through a medium?

Back

Sound Velocity

Front

What is the phenomenon called when sound waves bounce off a surface?

Back

Reflection

Front

What is the term for the bending of sound waves as they pass from one medium to another?

Back

Refraction