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Section 2.3 SOUND
interactions of sound waves
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6th Grade
02/19/2013

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Term
echo
Definition
a reflected sound wave
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echolocation
Definition
a process in which a dolphin uses reflected waves to determine how far away an object is.
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interference
Definition
when two or more waves combine to form a single wave.
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sonic boom
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an explosive sound that occurs when a shockwave reaches our ears from an object traveling faster than the speed of sound.
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standing wave
Definition
part of this wave has a large amplitude due to interference and looks like it is standing still.
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resonance
Definition
occurs when one object vibrates causing a second object to vibrate.
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