Sound Waves

Front

What is the feature of sound determined by amplitude?

Back

Loudness

Front

Frequency of waves is measured in what unit?

Back

Hertz

Front

What happens to sound when someone talks louder?

Back

The loudness increases.

Front

What is the term for the highness or lowness of a sound?

Back

Pitch

Front

Which temperature causes sound to travel more slowly?

Back

Cold

Front

What is the relationship between amplitude and loudness?

Back

Higher amplitude means louder sound.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

Back

Higher frequency means higher pitch.

Front

What unit is used to measure loudness?

Back

Decibels (dB)

Front

How does temperature affect the speed of sound?

Back

Sound travels faster in warmer temperatures.

Front

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

Back

Wavelength