Sound waves

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What determines the color of visible light?

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Wavelength determines the color of visible light.

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Which color has the least amount of energy?

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Red has the least amount of energy.

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What is the term for the number of wavelengths that pass a point each second?

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Frequency is the number of wavelengths that pass a point each second.

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What is the material through which a wave travels called?

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The material through which a wave travels is called a medium.

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True or False: Sound waves are faster than light.

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False. Sound waves are slower than light.

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

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive peaks of a wave.

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What is the term for the height of a wave from its rest position?

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Amplitude is the height of a wave from its rest position.

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What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

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Higher frequency results in a higher pitch, while lower frequency results in a lower pitch.

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What is the term for the change in frequency or wavelength of a wave in relation to an observer?

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The Doppler Effect is the change in frequency or wavelength of a wave in relation to an observer.

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

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The speed of sound in air at room temperature is approximately 343 meters per second.