Chapter 3 Sound Waves Flashcards
1
Q
Define period
A
Time it takes to complete once cycle
2
Q
Is period adjustable
A
No
3
Q
Period is determined by
A
Sound source
4
Q
Define frequency
A
Number of cycles that occur in one second
5
Q
Frequency is reported in units of
A
Hertz
6
Q
Frequency is determined by
A
Sound source
7
Q
Is frequency adjustable
A
No
8
Q
What is the range of audible sound
A
20 to 20000 hz
9
Q
Frequency and period are ______ related
A
Inversely
10
Q
Frequency and period are also what
A
Reciprocals
11
Q
What are the three bigness parameters
A
Intensity, power and amplitude
12
Q
Intensity, power and amplitude are _______ related
A
Directly
13
Q
Intensity, power and amplitude are determined by
A
Sound source
14
Q
Are the bigness parameters (IPA) adjustable
A
Yes
15
Q
Speed is ______ related to wavelength
A
Directly
