Sound Waves Test Review

Front

Which type of wave travels faster through the air? sound, light

Back

light

Front

What is this called?

Back

reflection

Front

If the time between releasing the sound and hearing the sound is over 0.1s, it is called an.....

Back

echo

Front

When waves crash together and cancel each other out, it is called.....

Back

destructive interference

Front

When waves crash together and add (constructive interference), it increases this measurement.

Back

amplitude

Front

The bigger the string or tube on a musical instrument, the _____ the pitch.

Back

lower

Front

The higher the pitch, the _____ the wavelength and the ____ the frequency.

Back

shorter, higher

Front

What is Sheldon demonstrating?

Back

Doppler Effect, doppler

Front

Which is the formula for amplitude?

Back

1/2 (high point - low point)

Front

Which is the formula for frequency?

Back

1 / period