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SOL 5.5 Sound
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Frequency | How many waves pass a point in one second |
| Wavelength | the distance between one crest and the next crest |
| Amplitude | how tall a wave is |
| Wave Trough | The lowest point or bottom of a wave |
| Crest | The highest point or top of a wave |
| Resting Point | The middle position of the wave when no vibration is happening |
| Pitch | How high or low a sound is |
| Sound | Vibrations that travel through the air and can be heard when they reach our ears |