Questions and Answers
What is the physical phenomenon that occurs regardless of human perception?
What is the primary sense that allows us to perceive sound waves?
What is the term that describes the disturbance of atoms in matter that is transmitted outward from its origin?
What is an important application of sound beyond its role in hearing?
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What is the term that describes the perception of sound waves?
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Study Notes
Definition of Sound
- Sound is defined as a disturbance of atoms in matter that is transmitted from its origin outward, forming a wave.
- A sound wave exists physically, regardless of whether anyone is present to hear it.
Characteristics of Sound
- Sound is an example of a wave.
- The physical properties of sound correspond to our perceptions of it.
Hearing and Sound
- Hearing is the perception of sound.
- Sound has applications beyond hearing.
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Description
Learn about the physical phenomenon of sound, its properties, and how it corresponds to our perception of hearing. Explore the concept of sound as a disturbance of atoms in matter and a wave.
