Radience

Sound

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the energy in a wave
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part of a wave where particles are pushed together
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the transfer of energy from a wave to an object, like sound energy when it hits a wall
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the number of cycles or vibrations per second, measured in hertz (Hz)
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how high or low a sound is, as determined by its frequency
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the bouncing of light, sound, or heat waves off a surface
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the rapid back-and-forth movement of matter
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the distance between the crests of two adjacent waves
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