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Sound Waves
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Rarefaction | The back and forth motion moves air particles apart |
| Compression | The back and forth motion moves air particles together |
| Vibration | Sound waves are created by this |
| Longitudinal Waves | Sound waves travel as this type of wave |
| Medium | Solids, Liquids and Gasses |
| Solid | Sound travels the fastest through this |
| Gas | Sound travels the slowest through this |
| Elasticity | The ability of the material to bounce back after being disturbed |
| Density | How much matter there is in a given amount of space |
| Temperature | Degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object |
| Intensity | The amount of energy the wave carries |
| Loudness | Describes what you actually hear |
| Frequency | The number of vibrations that occur per second |
| Pitch | A description of how high or low the sound seems to a person |
| Decibel | Loudness is measured in this |