Wave Motion and Sound
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These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to wave motion and sound concepts discussed in the transcript.
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Wavelength
The distance from one point on a wave to the same point on the next wave.
Amplitude
The distance from the centre of the wave to the highest or lowest point.
Frequency
How many waves go past a point in 1 second.
Oscilloscope
A device that visualizes sound waves by converting them into electrical signals.
Loudness
The human perception of sound intensity.
Amplification
The process of increasing the amplitude of a sound signal, making it louder without changing its pitch.
Sound intensity
The amount of energy that a sound wave carries per unit area.
Medium
The substance through which sound waves travel.
