Sound Waves

Front

What determines whether a sound has a high or low pitch?

Back

The frequency of the sound waves determines whether a sound has a high or low pitch.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

Back

High frequency corresponds to a high pitch.

Front

Which type of wavelength corresponds to a high pitch sound, like that of a flute?

Back

High frequency wavelength corresponds to a high pitch sound.

Front

What type of waves do sound waves travel as?

Back

Sound waves travel as longitudinal waves.

Front

What is echolocation?

Back

Echolocation is a way in which sound waves are used by animals such as dolphins and bats to navigate and locate objects.

Front

Define frequency in the context of sound waves.

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

Front

What is amplitude in sound waves?

Back

Amplitude refers to the height of the sound wave, which determines the loudness of the sound.

Front

How does amplitude affect sound?

Back

Higher amplitude means a louder sound, while lower amplitude means a softer sound.

Front

What is the Doppler Effect?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

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