Sound Wave Flashcards
1
Q
Elasticity
A
The ability of a material to
bounce back after being disturbed
2
Q
Speed of sound depends on
A
The physical
properties of the medium it
travels through.
3
Q
Medium
A
Sound waves must have a medium to travel through, it is gas, liquid or solid. Sound does not travel in space.
4
Q
Density
A
how much matter
there is in a given amount of
space
5
Q
Temperature
A
degree or
intensity of heat present in a
substance or object
6
Q
Rarefaction
A
The action of moving particles apart.
7
Q
Compression
A
The action of pushing particles together
