The Mechanics of Sound Waves

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Which type of wave is sound?

  • Mechanical wave (correct)
  • Electromagnetic wave
  • Longitudinal wave
  • Transverse wave

What happens to the particles in a medium when sound waves pass through?

  • They vibrate back and forth (correct)
  • They move in a circular motion
  • They remain stationary
  • They oscillate up and down

Which of the following is a region of high pressure created by a vibrating object?

  • Rarefaction
  • Refraction
  • Compression (correct)
  • Diffraction

Can sound waves propagate through vacuum?

<p>No (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which mediums can sound travel?

<p>Solid, liquid, and gas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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