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Tuesday, September 22, 2020

What is Sound? | Physics



A. a) Define 2 different kinds of waves.

Transverse and Longitudinal


Transverse - extends across, eg. slinky, spring

Longitudinal - Going lengthwise, not across, eg. rope, car headlines


b) Define A, B, C. D, on the diagram


a. Crest

b. Wavelength

c. Amplitude

d. Trough


c) List types of waves.


B. a) Hearing sound


We can also describe sound in terms of the pitch or loudness




A. Highest Pitch
B. Loudest Pitch
C. Lowest Pitch
D. Quietist Pitch