Flashcards: Apologia - Physical Science - Module 14: Waves and Sound
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on April 21, 2010
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Vocabulary from Module 14 of Apologia Educational Ministries' Exploring Creation with Physical Science (2nd Edition) by Dr. Jay Wile
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Cindy-2012, CC, All Cycles, EEL, Challenge A, B, & I, CC of Hillsboro, HCA Apologia Physical Science, Apologia Physical Science (2nd edition)
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Transverse wave | A wave with a direction of propagation that is perpendicular to its direction of oscillation |
| Longitudinal wave | A wave with a direction of propagation that is parallel to its direction of oscillation |
| Supersonic speed | Any speed that is faster than the speed of sound in the substance of interest |
| Sonic boom | The sound produced as a result of an object traveling at or above Mach 1 |
| Pitch | An indication of how high or low a sound is, which is primarily determined by the frequency of the sound wave |