Science Vocabulary Flashcards

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Compression

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Where a sound wave pushes matter together.

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Mechanical Energy

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The energy an object has because of its motion or position (e.g., guitar string vibrating).

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Medium

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The matter that supports the sound (e.g., solid, liquid, gas).

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Pitch

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How high or low a sound is as determined by the frequency of a vibrating object. Objects vibrating faster have a higher pitch than objects vibrating slower.

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Sound

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A form of energy produced and transmitted by vibrating matter.

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Vibration

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The rapid back-and-forth motion of an object.

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Waves

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A disturbance moving through a medium (e.g., solid, liquid, or gas).

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Absorbed

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Light energy is converted to heat (thermal energy); occurs when light is not reflected or transmitted.

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Crest

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The top of one wavelength.

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Energy

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The ability to cause change or do work.