Front

The number of wavelengths that pass a fixed point each second is known as ----

Back

Frequency

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If the distance represented by the letter A were increased, how would it change the way the sound was heard?

Back

The sound would be louder.

Front

High frequency = _______ Pitch

Back

High

Front

Sound is produced by -----

Back

Vibrations

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Front

The unit for measuring frequency is the ---

Back

Hertz

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What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

Back

Higher frequency results in higher pitch.

Front

What is the speed of sound in air at room temperature?

Back

Approximately 343 meters per second.

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Front

What is amplitude in relation to sound waves?

Back

Amplitude refers to the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, which determines the loudness of the sound.

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What happens to sound waves as they travel through different mediums?

Back

Sound waves travel at different speeds depending on the medium; they travel fastest in solids, slower in liquids, and slowest in gases.

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Front

What is the difference between a sound wave and a light wave?

Back

Sound waves are mechanical waves that require a medium to travel through, while light waves are electromagnetic waves that can travel through a vacuum.