Sound Waves

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What is frequency?

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The number of wavelengths that pass a point each second.

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Why does sound travel faster through solids than gases?

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Solid molecules are packed tightly.

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What is vibration?

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The back and forth movement of matter.

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What is intensity in the context of sound waves?

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The amount of energy a wave carries per second through a unit area.

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What is a mechanical wave?

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A wave that requires a medium through which to travel.

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What is wavelength?

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The distance between successive crests of a wave.

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What is pitch?

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The perceived frequency of a sound, determining how high or low it sounds.

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What is amplitude?

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The maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, measured from the position of equilibrium.

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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Higher frequency means shorter wavelength and vice versa.

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What is a sound wave?

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A mechanical wave that propagates through a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) due to vibrations.