Waves & Sound Review

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Which type of wave has movement that is parallel to the direction of the wave?

Back

Longitudinal wave: A wave in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's propagation.

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What is the highest point on a wave called?

Back

Crest: The highest point of a wave.

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What are regular disturbances that carry energy through matter or space?

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Wave: A disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another.

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What does pitch depend on?

Back

Frequency: The number of waves that pass a point in a given period of time, which determines the pitch of a sound.

Front

In a standing wave, what are nodes?

Back

Nodes: Points on a standing wave where the medium does not move.

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In a standing wave, what are antinodes?

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Antinodes: Points on a standing wave where the medium moves with the greatest amplitude.

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

Inverse relationship: As frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa.

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What is amplitude in the context of waves?

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Amplitude: The maximum displacement of points on a wave from the rest position, related to the energy of the wave.

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What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

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Transverse waves: Particles move perpendicular to the direction of the wave. Longitudinal waves: Particles move parallel to the direction of the wave.

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What is sound?

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Sound: A type of wave that is produced by vibrating objects and travels through a medium (solid, liquid, or gas).