Chapter 16-17 Physical Science Review

Front

What happens when the cochlea vibrates?

Back

It causes the fluid inside to vibrate, moving the hair cells.

Front

What does the eardrum do when sound waves strike it?

Back

It vibrates.

Front

In a surface wave, how do the particles of the medium move?

Back

They move in a circular motion.

Front

What determines how high or low a sound seems to a listener?

Back

Pitch.

Front

What occurs when waves pass from one medium to another?

Back

Wave interactions.

Front

What is the definition of sound?

Back

Sound is a type of energy made by vibrations.

Front

What is loudness in terms of sound?

Back

Loudness is the perception of the intensity of sound.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

Back

Higher frequency results in a higher pitch.

Front

What is a medium in the context of wave propagation?

Back

A medium is the substance through which a wave travels.

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

Transverse waves move perpendicular to the direction of the wave, while longitudinal waves move parallel.