what type of wave is sound , and what is that wave
a ) longitudinal waves
b ) a type of wave where the particles of the medium vibrate (oscillate) parallel to the direction of energy transfer
what does sound waves show the area of ?
compression and rarefaction
what does sound need to travel
particles
what is the definition of oscillation
the movement of sound waves moving back and forth
what is the speed of sound in air , liquid and solid ?
solid = 5000m/s
liquid = 1500 m/s
gas/ air = 340m/s
not exactly