Sound Waves

Front

Sound waves travel as __________ waves.

Back

longitudinal

Front

The maximum safe level for loudness is __________.

Back

85 dB

Front

A rarefaction is generated when particles move _______.

Back

apart

Front

The amount of energy a sound wave carries per second through a unit of area is its ______________.

Back

intensity

Front

Loudness of waves is measured in ______________.

Back

decibels

Front

What is the definition of sound waves?

Back

Vibrations that travel through a medium (like air, water, or solids) and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

Back

Higher frequency sound waves produce higher pitch sounds, while lower frequency sound waves produce lower pitch sounds.

Front

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

Back

Approximately 343 meters per second.

Front

What is the difference between amplitude and loudness?

Back

Amplitude refers to the height of the sound wave, while loudness is the perception of sound intensity by the human ear.

Front

What is an example of a longitudinal wave?

Back

Sound waves are an example of longitudinal waves, where the particle displacement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation.