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S8P4.e
Relate three properties of sound to everyday experiences
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| sound | waves that transmit disturbances produced by vibrating objects |
| vibrations | rapid, back-and-forth movements of particles |
| pitch | a measure of how high or low a sound is perceived to be, depending on the frequency of the sound wave |
| frequency | the number of waves produced in a given amount of time |
| wavelength | the distance from any point on a wave to an identical point on the next wave. |
| cochlea | a spiraled, hallow chamber of bone within the ear |