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Science
Waves Inv 2
Term | Definition |
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Acoustics | The study of sound |
Mechanical Wave | A wave that can only travel through a medium (solid, liquid, gas) |
Medium | A substance or material |
Energy | Usable power that can be transferred or converted to different forms but cannot be created or destroyed |
Decibel | The unit of sound to measure the amplitude of sound |
Absorb | To take in or soak up |
Oscillation | A regular pattern of motion |
Vibration | A quick back and forth movement |
Constraint | A factor that limits what can be done |
Criterion | A requirement that must be met |