Sound & Wave Properties

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Wavelength

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the distance from the crest of one wave to the crest of the next wave

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Amplitude

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the height of a wave, measured from the baseline to the crest

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Frequency

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the number of waves that pass in a given time; measured in Hz (Hertz)

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Hz

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Hertz, the unit of measurement for frequency

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crest

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the highest point (top) of a wave

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trough

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the lowest point (bottom) of a wave

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volume

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how loud or quiet a sound is

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pitch

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how high or low/deep a sound is

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Which wave property has the greatest effect on energy?

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Amplitude

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Increasing amplitude of a wave makes a sound _______

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louder