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Sound

william holland Science Year 6 English 8 cards

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1What is the name of a sound wave?It is called a longitudinal wave.
2Sound travels in compressions and rarefractions.Rarefractions: The gap in the wave.
Compressions: The bit in the wave were all the particles are.
3How do sound waves get transmitted to the brain?The waves enter the ear canal, then go through the cochlear then are sent to the brain.
4CrestHigh points in the wave
5TroughLow points in the wave
6WavelengthThe distance between two crests or two troughs.
7AmplitudeThe distance between the hight of two crests. Measured in the decibel.
8FrequencyHow many wavelengths per second.

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