unit 19 positive physics

frequency

# of waves/seconds

speed of sound

343

longitudinal wave

A wave in which the vibration of the medium is parallel to the direction the wave travels (side to side) ex. tuning fork

transverse wave

A wave that moves the medium in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the wave travels (up and down) ex. ocean

pitch determines

frequency

How many times would the boat rise and fall in 60s?

frequency x time

amplitude determines

loudness

period

seconds/# of waves

velocity (speed)

wavelength x frequency