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What describes the nature of sound waves?
What describes the nature of sound waves?
- They consist solely of compressed air.
- They alternate between peaks of compression and valleys of less compression. (correct)
- They are only generated by vocal cords.
- They cannot travel through liquids.
Which phenomenon best illustrates the concept of wavelength in sound waves?
Which phenomenon best illustrates the concept of wavelength in sound waves?
- The propagation of sound through a solid medium.
- The rhythmic pulsing of a tuning fork. (correct)
- The vibration of air molecules in a vacuum.
- Two sound waves merging to form a louder sound.
How does the compression of air relate to the perception of sound?
How does the compression of air relate to the perception of sound?
- Compressed air zones exclusively create high-frequency sounds.
- Sound is perceived purely through rarefaction without any compression.
- Louder sounds result from larger areas of air compression. (correct)
- The speed of sound is reduced when air is compressed.
What can be inferred about sound waves based on their characteristics?
What can be inferred about sound waves based on their characteristics?
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Which statement about sound waves and their propagation is accurate?
Which statement about sound waves and their propagation is accurate?
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Study Notes
Sound Waves Overview
- Hearing is defined as the perception of energy transmitted by sound waves, which are longitudinal waves consisting of alternating areas of compression and rarefaction in a medium such as air.
Wavelength Characteristics
- Sound waves consist of peaks (compressions) and valleys (rarefactions), which represent the high and low-pressure regions in air as the wave travels.
- The distance between consecutive peaks (compressions) determines the wavelength of the sound wave, impacting the pitch of the sound perceived.
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