SOUND

Characteristics, Transmission and Propagation of Sound

WAVELENGTH
 The wavelength of a sound wave refers to the distance
between two consecutive peaks or troughs of the wave.
 It is measured in meters (m).
 The longer the wavelength, the lower the frequency and the
lower the pitch.
 For example, a bass guitar has longer wavelengths and
lower frequencies than a violin.
FREQUENCY
 The frequency of a sound wave refers to the number of
vibrations that occur per second.
 It is measured in Hertz (Hz).
 The higher the frequency, the higher the pitch of the sound.
 For example, a high-pitched whistle has a higher frequency
than a low-pitched bass drum.
AMPLITUDE
 The amplitude of a sound wave refers to the magnitude or
strength of the wave.
 It is measured in decibels (dB).
 The greater the amplitude, the louder the sound.
 For example, a jet engine has a greater amplitude and is
louder than a whisper.
 SPEED:
 The speed of sound refers to how fast the sound wave
travels through a medium.
 It is measured in meters per second (m/s).
 The speed of sound is affected by the temperature, density,
and elasticity of the medium through which it travels.