1. Waves and Sound Study Guide You will need to know how to calculate wave speed.
You will need to know and understand the following
definitions:
Wavelength
You need to be able to explain how the human body
Amplitude produces sound.
Crest
Trough
You need to be able to explain how the human body
detects sound.
Sound
Vibration
Vacuum
You need to be able to explain the difference between
Hertz Longitudinal Waves and Transverse Waves.
Pitch
You need to be able to explain how sound travels.
Resonance
Doppler Effect You need to be able to determine which medium sound
travels faster.
Interference
Frequency