Sound Flashcards
1
Q
Properties of sound waves
A
They are longitudinal waves
Can’t travel in vacuum
Travel at the speed of 320&330 m/s
2
Q
Speed of sound in different media
A
Air»320m/s
Water»1500m/s
Steel»6000m/s
3
Q
Which medium will sound travel faster in
A
Solid because particles are closely packed therefore vibrations are 9assed quickly from one particle to another
4
Q
Relationship between loudness and amplitude
A
The higher the amplitude, the louder the noise
5
Q
Relationship between pitch and frequency
Wavelength and pitch
A
The higher the frequency the higher the pitch
Longer wavelength, high lower pitch
