Section 1
Introduction
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Boundless Physics
Physics
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5 concepts
Characteristics of Sound
Sound is a longitudinal wave of pressure that travels through compressible medias, which can be solid, liquid, gaseous, or made of plasma.
Frequency of Sound Waves
Frequency is the number of occurrences of a repeating event per unit of time. The perception of frequency is called pitch.
Sound Production: Vibrating String and Air Columns
Sound can be produced by many different devices. A vibrating string or air column can both create music and have unique properties.
Quality of Sound
Sound quality is an assessment of accuracy or enjoyability of how a sound is perceived.
Speed of Sound
The speed of sound is is the distance traveled in a unit of time by a sound wave through an elastic medium, and is usually given as 344 m/s.