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Sound travels faster in a dense medium faster because of the structure of sound waves - they travel in compressions and rarefactions. The denser the object, the more number of particles oscillate, the faster the speed.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 16y agoThe particles in a solid are closer together than those of a gas.
Sound cannot travel through a vacuum.
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∙ 15y agobecause the molecules in liquid water are much more densely pact than in air, the molecules can bounce off each other (hence, amplifying the sound - which is a wave). a conjecture.
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∙ 13y agobecause the particles in gases are more far apart so the noise has more room to get about
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∙ 10y agoBecause the molecules are closer together and transmit energy more readily.
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Does sound travels through air?
We are in air, and we can hear each other. Thus, sound can travel in air.Yes. A sound wave can travel through air (gases), liquids, and solids.
What happens to the frequency of the sound as the train draws closer What do you hear?
Well i guess the noise starts getting louder and louder as the train is coming?
Are gunshots louder at night than day?
All things being equal, the amount of noise a weapon makes with the same ammunition should be the same. A gunshot may SEEM louder at night mostly because there is a lot less noise from other sources in the night. The decrease in background noise can allow the sound of a gunshot to carry much further.
What intensity in dB does noise start to become painful?
It depends on the sort of noise. If you like that music you can bear it louder. 120 dB is mostly painful. Don't forget that your ear drums are moved by the sound pressure and not by the sound intensity.
How loud is 1.5 sones?
The higher the sones the louder the sound. For example bathroom ceiling fans usually are within 1 to 5 sones. I would say somewhere in between would suffice. Another example of how loud sones are is your refrigerator they usually range between 1 to 2 sones.
Does sound travels through air?
We are in air, and we can hear each other. Thus, sound can travel in air.Yes. A sound wave can travel through air (gases), liquids, and solids.
Why do musicians wear transmiters in their ears?
because the noise gets louder and louder and it can damage your hearing
Cheap way to make your exhaust louder?
Buy a exhaust with a larger circumference, the larger the circumference, the louder the noise.
What has the author Sh Kogan written?
Sh Kogan has written: 'Electronic noise and fluctuations in solids' -- subject(s): Electronic noise, Fluctuations, Solids
Humming noise in your speakers when at idle and when you accelerate it gets louder?
the humming noise is coming from a bad ground on you stereo
Why are diesel trains louder than electric trains?
Diesel trains are louder than electric trains because you the noise that the diesel engine makes, which is louder than the electric engine.
What happens to the frequency of the sound as the train draws closer What do you hear?
Well i guess the noise starts getting louder and louder as the train is coming?
Would a low pressure turbo give a good blow off valve noise?
All turbos will give a blow off valve noise but the higher the pressure in the boost pipes (eg) higher boost, the louder the blow off noise and if you have a recirculation valve remove that with a remap and the noise will be even louder.
What happens if you pluck a string hard?
Nothing except it makes a louder noise
Somewhere towards the back is a clicking noise that is louder when going slow is it the brake calipers?
Check tires -I did check the tires, cleaned off the drum brakes, checked the shocks, everything is in order but the noise continues to get louder-
How can you tell if Odyssey front wheel bearings are bad How do you replace odyssey front wheel bearings?
If a bearing is bad, You will hear a whining noise from the bad bearing. Try to listen if it is up front or back. The noise will get louder as you go faster. Turn left and right to determine what side the bad bearing is on. If you turn left and the noise gets louder, the right bearing is bad, turn right and the noise gets louder, the left bearing is bad.
How loud can vuvuzela get?
A vuvuzela makes a noise of 127 decibels, louder than a chainsaw.
