Sound Waves

Front

What describes how fast or slow particles bounce back-and-forth as vibrations move through an object?

Back

Elasticity

Front

What type of waves do sound waves travel as?

Back

Longitudinal waves

Front

What is produced by vibrations?

Back

Sound

Front

What is the term for the apparent change in frequency as a wave source moves in relation to the listener?

Back

Doppler Effect

Front

What happens when a source of energy forces matter to vibrate?

Back

Sound is made.

Front

What is the medium through which sound waves travel?

Back

Air, water, solids (any material that can transmit sound).

Front

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

Back

Approximately 343 meters per second.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and pitch in sound?

Back

Higher frequency results in a higher pitch.

Front

What is amplitude in the context of sound waves?

Back

The height of the wave, which determines the loudness of the sound.

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

Transverse waves move perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer, while longitudinal waves move parallel.