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Science
Waves Inv 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |