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No, the atmospheric pressure changes much too slowly.
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The velocity of sound in air is independent of change in what variable?
The velocity of sound in air is independent of change of the atmospheric pressure, but is really dependent on the temperature.
Why are sound waves known as pressure waves?
Because it is pressure that actually propagates through the medium. When air is the medium, air molecules are displaced outward and then back, in unison with the sound generating object. This 'wave' of pressure, much like a ripple on water, moves through the air outward from the source.
Why does sound travel faster at the bottom of a mountain than it does at the top?
Speed of sound in air is dependent on the air pressure, and air pressure is dependent on height above sea level. Up high, pressure is lower and speed of sound is different.
How does air pressure change as air is heated?
Air pressure decreases.But when air gets colder it increases.
Does air pressure change with altitude?
The higher up you are the lesser the air pressure in the atmosphere.
How does air pressure change the effect of sound waves compression and rarefaction?
Air pressure does not affect transverse sound waves. The temperature is most important to do that. The speed of sound in air is determined by the air itself and is not dependent upon the amplitude, frequency, or wavlength of the sound. Look at the link: "Speed of Sound in Air and the effective Temperature".
The velocity of sound in air is independent of change in what variable?
The velocity of sound in air is independent of change of the atmospheric pressure, but is really dependent on the temperature.
The peak of sound wave where the lowest air pressure occurs?
The speed of sound does not change with atmospheric pressure. The speed of sound changes with temperature.
Is sound a pressure wave?
Yes. Sound is made by moving air. Condensing and rarefying the air. A speaker moves back and forth to move air and make sound.
What make cloud types change?
air pressure
Are sound waves the moving areas of high and low pressure?
Sound waves don't change with high or low pressure, but with temperature, because then the speed of sound is changing. Look ath the link: "Speed of Sound in Air and the effective Temperature".
How does air pressure effects a sound wave?
The speed of sound in air changes clearly with temperature, a little bit with humidity − but not with air pressure (atmospheric pressure).
Does air at high pressure transmit sound faster than air at low pressure?
No. The speed of sound in air changes clearly with temperature, a little bit with humidity − but not with air pressure (atmospheric pressure).
Does the speed of the wave change when you increase the tension of the spring?
No. The speed of sound is dependent on air pressure and temperature.
Do sound waves travel faster in dry air or in humid air?
Sound waves travel faster in humid air because humidity would decrease the density of the air. As density decreases then speed of sound would increase as speed is given as c = ./ P/d ./ is the square root symbol. d is the density and P the pressure. Pressure change wont change the speed of sound since P/d remains constant.
Did pressure greatly affect the peed of sound in the air?
No. Speed of sound is independent of pressure.
Why are sound waves known as pressure waves?
Because it is pressure that actually propagates through the medium. When air is the medium, air molecules are displaced outward and then back, in unison with the sound generating object. This 'wave' of pressure, much like a ripple on water, moves through the air outward from the source.
