Sound

radio towerThe study of sound provides you with many ways to develop first-hand knowledge of wave interactions and phenomena.  In this lesson, you will study several phenomena commonly associated with sound so that you can improve your understanding of waves.

Essential Questions:

  • What type of wave is sound and how does wave terminology apply to sound waves?
  • What is the Doppler Effect, and how does sound help us identify it?
  • What two phenomena occur when sound waves combine in even or uneven wavelengths?