Parts of a Sound Wave Flashcard

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What is the distance between one crest or trough to the next in a sound wave?

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Wavelength

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What is the term for the point that is halfway between a crest and a trough in a sound wave?

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Resting Point

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What do we call the distance between the resting point and a crest or trough in a sound wave?

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Amplitude

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What is the low point of a wave called?

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Trough

Front

What is the high point of a wave called?

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Crest

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What is the term for the maximum displacement of points on a wave from the rest position?

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Amplitude

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in a sound wave?

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Wavelength is inversely proportional to frequency; as wavelength increases, frequency decreases.

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What is the significance of the resting point in a sound wave?

Back

The resting point represents the equilibrium position of the wave, where there is no net displacement.

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How does amplitude affect the loudness of a sound?

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Greater amplitude results in a louder sound, while smaller amplitude results in a quieter sound.

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What happens to the wavelength of a sound wave as it travels through different mediums?

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The wavelength changes depending on the medium's density and elasticity.

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