Chapter 5

What type of wave is a sound wave? Mechanical

Which has the longest wavelength? Radio or Gamma waves Radio waves are longer.

The higher the crests of waves, the higher the amplitude.

What is carried on mechanical and electromagnetic waves? energy

Frequency is measured in Hertz

Sound has loudness (decibels) and frequency (Hertz)

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