Sound Flashcards
1
Q
What do sounds require?
A
All sounds require a medium(i.e, particles) to travel through, therefore sounds cannot pass through a vacuum (such as space)
2
Q
What is a longitudal wave?
A
In a longitudal wave, the vibrations occur in the same direction of energy transfer.ALL sound WAVES are longitudal waves.
3
Q
How do sound waves travel faster?
A
As molecules are tightly packed so it allows sound waves to travel faster.
4
Q
Does higher altitude affect the speed of sound?
A
The higher the altitude the speed of sound decreases.
