The Science of Sound

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What unit is used to measure the frequency of a sound?

Back

Hertz

Front

Frequency is a way to measure what aspect of sound?

Back

The pitch of a note

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What does a higher frequency wave indicate?

Back

A higher pitch sound

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What does amplitude measure in sound waves?

Back

How loud or quiet a sound is

Front

What does a lower amplitude wave indicate?

Back

A quieter sound

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

Back

Higher frequency corresponds to higher pitch.

Front

What is the formula for calculating frequency?

Back

Frequency (f) = 1 / Period (T)

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What is the range of human hearing in Hertz?

Back

Approximately 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz

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What type of wave is sound?

Back

Longitudinal wave

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What is the effect of increasing amplitude on sound?

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It increases the loudness of the sound.