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Transverse wave
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A wave with a direction of propagation that is perpendicular to its direction of oscillation
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Longitudinal wave
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A wave with a direction of propagation that is parallel to its direction of oscillation
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Supersonic speed
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Any speed that is faster than the speed of sound in the substance of interest
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Sonic boom
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The sound produced as a result of an object traveling at or above Mach 1
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Pitch
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An indication of how high or low a sounds is, which is primarily determined by the frequency of the sound wave
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