Sound Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
sound waves are transverse or longitudinal
A
longitudinal
2
Q
what do sound waves do
A
causes particles to vibrate parallel to the direction of wave travel
3
Q
what is the speed of sound in air
A
343m/s
4
Q
what is the range of human hearing
A
20Hz - 20,000Hz
5
Q
what is the frequency of sound waves related to
A
the pitch of the sound
6
Q
what is the pitch of a sound wave with high frequency
A
high pitch
7
Q
what is the pitch of a sound wave with low frequency
A
low pitch
8
Q
what is the amplitude of sound waves related to
A
the volume of the sound
9
Q
what is the volume of a sound wave with high amplitude
A
loud
10
Q
what is the volume of a sound wave with low amplitude
A
quiet
