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Waves of Sound 6th Grade Quiz

Waves of Sound 6th Grade Quiz

AB
WaveA disturbance that transmits or carries energy
SoundA series of vibratons traveling in waves
VibrationsDisturbance of particles in matter as a sound wave travels forward
Compression WaveWay that sound vibrations travel through air or other matter
PitchHighness or lowness of a sound
FrequencyNumber of vibrations that occur during a unit of time
VolumeLoudness of a sound
DecibelMeasurement of sound volume
WavelengthThe distance between two consecutive wave crests/troughs
TroughLowest point of a wave
CrestHighest point of a wave
AmplitudeThe amount of energy in a wave measured by the Highest or Lowest point to the midline of the wave
MidlineHorizontal line drawn straight accross the middle of a wave
GasesSlowest sound medium
SolidsFastest sound medium
LiquidsSecond fastest sound medium



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