Sound Flashcards

(6 cards)

1
Q

what type of wave is sound , and what is that wave

A

a ) longitudinal waves
b ) a type of wave where the particles of the medium vibrate (oscillate) parallel to the direction of energy transfer

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2
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what does sound waves show the area of ?

A

compression and rarefaction

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3
Q

what does sound need to travel

A

particles

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4
Q

what is the definition of oscillation

A

the movement of sound waves moving back and forth

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5
Q

what is the speed of sound in air , liquid and solid ?

A

solid = 5000m/s
liquid = 1500 m/s
gas/ air = 340m/s

not exactly

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