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1
Q

How many frequency components are in a simple wave (pure tone)

A

One

2
Q

What is it called when sound waves interact with each other, and they yield increased amplitude

A

Constructive interference

3
Q

Sound waves added together that make a bigger wave

A

Constructive interference

4
Q

Sound waves added together is less than either of them

A

Destructive interference

5
Q

If 2 signals of the same frequency are in phase, their pressure waves crest and trough

A

at the same time

6
Q

Waves with more than one frequency component are called

A

Complex waves

7
Q

For measuring sound intensity, SPL stands for

A

Sound Pressure Level

8
Q

The frequency components of complex periodic waves are called

A

Harmonics

9
Q

The term used to describe the decrease in the amplitude of vibration over time

A

Damping

10
Q

In a complex periodic wave, each frequency component is a whole-number multiple of the __ ___ of the wave

A

fundamental frequency