Sound Intensity and Wave Properties

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What is the order of the visible light spectrum?

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Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet

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What classification describes an object that does not allow light to pass through?

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Opaque

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What is the unit scale for measuring sound intensity?

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Decibels

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What classification describes an object that allows some light to pass through but not clearly?

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Translucent

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What type of wave is characterized by the compression and rarefaction of particles?

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Longitudinal/Compressional wave

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What is the definition of sound intensity?

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The amount of energy a sound wave carries per unit area in a direction perpendicular to that area.

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What is a transverse wave?

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A wave in which the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

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What is an example of a transparent object?

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Clear glass.

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What is the difference between sound and noise?

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Sound is a regular vibration, while noise is an irregular vibration.

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

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Approximately 343 meters per second.