Apologia - Physical Science - Module 14: Waves and Sound

Transverse wave

A wave with a direction of propagation that is perpendicular to its direction of oscillation

Longitudinal wave

A wave with a direction of propagation that is parallel to its direction of oscillation

Supersonic speed

Any speed that is faster than the speed of sound in the substance of interest

Sonic boom

The sound produced as a result of an object traveling at or above Mach 1

Pitch

An indication of how high or low a sound is, which is primarily determined by the frequency of the sound wave