What is the relationship between the frequency of a vibrating string and its pitch?
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The higher the frequency of a vibrating string, the higher the pitch of the sound it produces.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens to light when it passes through two polarizing filters that are aligned perpendicular to each other?
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100% of the light is blocked.
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What type of wave is a sound wave?
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A sound wave is a type of longitudinal wave.
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What is destructive interference?
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Destructive interference occurs when two waves affect each other in a negative way, resulting in a smaller amplitude.
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How does the medium through which a wave travels affect its speed?
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The speed of a wave is affected by the medium; different media can change the speed at which the wave travels.
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What is the definition of wavelength?
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Wavelength is the distance between successive crests or troughs of a wave.
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What is constructive interference?
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Constructive interference occurs when two waves add together to produce a single wave of greater amplitude.
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