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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 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. |