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level: Module #14

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level questions: Module #14

QuestionAnswer
Transverse waveA wave with a direction of propagation that is perpendicular to its direction of oscillation.
Longitudinal waveA wave with a direction of propagation that is parallel to its direction of oscillation.
Equation 14.1f=v/wavelength
Equation 14.2v=(331.5 + 0.6 x T)m/sec
Supersonic speedAny speed that is faster than the speed of sound in the substance of interest
Sonic boomThe sound produced as a result of an object traveling at or above Match 1
PitchAn indication of how high or low a sound is, which primarily determined by the frequency of the sound wave.
CrestsThe highest points on a wave.
TroughsThe lowest points of a wave.
WavelengthThe distance between the crests or troughs.
AmplitudeThe hight of the wave.
FrequencyHow many waves hit a certain point every second.
Is sound a longitudinal wave?Yes it is.
Sound waves with low pitch have what?They have low frequency.
Sound waves with high pitch have what?They have high frequency.
Does the amplitude of a sound wave govern how loud it is?Yes it does.