Lecture 1 (1/23) Flashcards
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Sound is what kind of movement?
Vibration
Is sound a form of energy?
Yes
Sound cannot exist without
Medium
A medium must have what 2 components?
- Mass
- Elasticity
Define mass
The amount of matter
What is typically the medium?
air
Is mass the same as weight?
No
define density
mass per unit volume
Which is more dense? 4 air molecules in a container or 4 million air molecules in a container?
4 million
Define elasticity
When something can recover from distortion
How is elasticity measured?
Stiffness or Compliance
Stiffness and compliance are
Inversely proportional
more compliant is ____ stiff
less
Define displacement
Movement from original position
Displacement is caused by
Application of a force
Force is measured in
Newtons
Equilibrium is
No net force
If force results in motion, the motion is opposed by
Friction
The displacement from equilibrium is labeled as a molecules…
Amplitude
Loudness is
Psychological perception of displacement, amplitude, intensity
Intensity is
Measurable and quantitative
The greater the displacement…
The louder the perceived sound
What is displacement measured in?
dB or decibles
T/F
Intensity is related how fast the molecules move
False