Properties of Sound (HT only) (physics only)

Cards (21)

  • What is the relationship between frequency and pitch of sound?
    Frequency relates to the pitch of sound
  • How does high frequency affect sound waves?
    High frequency sound waves have high pitch
  • How does low frequency affect sound waves?
    Low frequency sound waves have low pitch
  • What is the relationship between amplitude and sound volume?
    Amplitude relates to the volume of sound
  • How does high amplitude affect sound waves?
    High amplitude sound waves are loud
  • How does low amplitude affect sound waves?
    Low amplitude sound waves are quiet
  • What do oscilloscopes trace in sound waves?
    • Peak heights
    • Peak-to-peak distances
    • Show sound characteristics
  • What does Trace One on an oscilloscope represent?
    Peak heights, half unit, quiet sound
  • What does Trace Two on an oscilloscope represent?
    Peak heights, one unit, loud sound
  • What does Trace Three on an oscilloscope represent?
    Peak heights, one unit, high pitch sound
  • What are the properties of sound discussed?
    • Frequency relates to pitch
    • Amplitude relates to volume
    • Oscilloscope traces sound characteristics
  • What is the term for the height of sound waves?
    Amplitude
  • What is the term for the number of sound waves per second?
    Frequency
  • What is the term for the perceived highness or lowness of a sound?
    Pitch
  • What is the relationship between sound amplitude and loudness?
    Higher amplitude means louder sound
  • What does a loud sound wave look like on an oscilloscope?
    It has high amplitude peaks
  • What does a quiet sound wave look like on an oscilloscope?
    It has low amplitude peaks
  • What does a high pitch sound wave look like on an oscilloscope?
    It has closely spaced peaks
  • What does a low pitch sound wave look like on an oscilloscope?
    It has widely spaced peaks
  • What is the significance of the peak-to-peak distance on an oscilloscope?
    It indicates the frequency of sound
  • What does the term "refractions" refer to in sound?
    Refractions relate to sound wave behavior