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Apologia module 14
Waves and Sound
Question | Answer |
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Transverse wave | A wave with a direction of propagation that is perpendicular to its direction of oscillation |
Longitudinal wave | A wave with a direction of propagation that is parallel to its direction of oscillation |
Supersonic speed | Any speed that is faster than the speed of sound in the substance of interest |
Sonic boom | The sound produced as a result of an object traveling at or above Mach 1 |
Pitch | An indication of how high or low a sound is, which is primarily determined by the frequency of the sound wave |