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Sound wave
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a type of wave that travels through a medium like air or water and carries sound from one place to another
sound wave
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Example
Sonic weapons can emit high-intensity sound waves for crowd control purposes.
The presence of higher harmonics can distort a pure sound wave.
Sonography uses sound waves to create real-time images of the body.
The ultrasonic cleaner uses high-frequency sound waves to clean delicate items.
The wavelength of sound waves affects the pitch of the sound, with shorter wavelengths producing higher pitches.
