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Physics of Sound Waves

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What type of wave is a sound wave?

Stationary wave

Mechanical or longitudinal wave (correct)

Electromagnetic wave

Transverse wave

Why can't sound waves be made in a vacuum?

Because a vacuum is too small to allow sound waves to form

Because there are no particles to vibrate in a vacuum (correct)

Because the temperature in a vacuum is too low

Because there is no air in a vacuum

What happens to the particles of a medium as a sound wave passes through it?

They vibrate in the opposite direction of the wave

They do not move at all

They change direction randomly

They vibrate in the same direction as the wave (correct)

What are the components of a sound wave?

<p>Compressions and rarefactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what direction do sound waves travel?

<p>In all directions away from their source</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Sound Waves

A sound wave is a mechanical or longitudinal wave caused by vibrations of bodies.
Sound waves require a medium to travel through.
In a vacuum, no sound can be made because there are no particles to vibrate.
In a longitudinal wave, particles of the medium vibrate in the same direction as the wave travels.
Sound waves consist of compressions and rarefactions, formed as particles compress together and then spread out.
Sound waves travel in all directions away from their source.

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This quiz explores the basics of sound waves, including their causes, properties, and behavior in different mediums. Learn about compressions, rarefactions, and more!