Sound Review

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What are rarefactions in longitudinal waves?

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Rarefactions are the parts of a longitudinal wave where the coils are spread apart.

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Which medium does sound travel fastest through?

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Sound travels fastest through solids.

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What is sound?

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Sound is a kind of energy that travels in waves and can be heard.

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What is frequency in terms of sound waves?

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Frequency is the number of crests or troughs that pass by over a certain amount of time.

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In which medium will sound travel the fastest: air, water, glass, or salt water?

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Sound travels fastest in glass.

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What is a compression in longitudinal waves?

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A compression is the part of a longitudinal wave where the coils are close together.

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What is amplitude in sound waves?

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Amplitude is the height of the wave, which determines the loudness of the sound.

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What is the relationship between pitch and frequency?

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Pitch is how high or low a sound is, and it is determined by the frequency of the sound wave.

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What is wavelength in sound waves?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

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How does temperature affect the speed of sound?

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As temperature increases, the speed of sound also increases in a given medium.