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Physical Science: 7
Physical Science Lesson 7: Sound
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Sound: | A form of energy produced by vibrating objects |
| Sound Wave | A wave that transmits sound |
| Vibrate: | Move back and forth rapidly |
| Frequency | The rate at which a vibration occurs that constitutes a sound wave |
| Sonar | A technique that uses sound waves to navigate and locate items under water |
| Decibels | The unit used to measure the intensity of a sound The degree of loudness |
| Pitch | The degree of highness or lowness of a tone |
| Echo | A sound caused by the reflection of sound waves from a surface |
| Doppler | The apparent change in frequency and wavelength of a wave, such as a sound wave |