Sound Waves Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of pitch does a high frequency sound wave give off?
A
High pitch
2
Q
What pitch does low frequency waves give off?
A
Low pitch
3
Q
What does the word ‘frequency’ mean?
A
The number of complete vibrations each second
4
Q
What unit is frequent measured in?
A
Hertz
5
Q
The greater the amplitude…
A
The more energy a wave carries
6
Q
What size of amplitude gives a loud sound?
A
Bigger amplitude
7
Q
When the peaks are further apart…
A
The sound is a Lower pitch
8
Q
The closer the peaks are together?
A
The more energy the wave carries
9
Q
Larger peaks…
A
Louder noise
