Radience

Sound

Science

amplitude

the energy in a wave
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compression

part of a wave where particles are pushed together
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energy absorption

the transfer of energy from a wave to an object, like sound energy when it hits a wall
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frequency

the number of cycles or vibrations per second, measured in hertz (Hz)
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pitch

how high or low a sound is, as determined by its frequency
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reflection

the bouncing of light, sound, or heat waves off a surface
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vibration

the rapid back-and-forth movement of matter
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wavelength

the distance between the crests of two adjacent waves
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