5 Questions
What is another name for compression waves?
Longitudinal waves
What is the maximum distance the particles in a wave vibrate from their rest positions called?
Amplitude
What is the speed with which a wave crest passes by a particular point in space called?
Wave velocity
What factor affects the speed of sound by causing it to move through hot air faster than cold air?
Temperature
What is the formula for frequency?
$Frequency = \frac{Waves}{Time}$
Test your knowledge of sound and ultrasound with this quiz covering topics such as sound waves, compression waves, longitudinal waves, compressions, rarefactions, and frequency. Dr. Aly El-Hadidy's 2021/2022 material is included in this quiz.
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