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What can be learned about oceans by using sound waves?
Whales use sound waves to talk to other whales in their own language
How do whales dolphins commuicate?
Sound Waves Through out the Water
How do whale sense sound waves?
Whales sense sound waves through a fatty, oval shaped organ located in the forehead of all odontocetes (toothed whales). It is believed to be a bioacoustic component, meaning it focuses echolocation so as to use the least amount of energy to communicate.
How do low frequency sound waves affect marine life in the ocean?
Low frequency sound waves can disrupt marine life in the ocean by causing stress, disorientation, and even physical harm to animals such as whales and dolphins. These sound waves can interfere with their communication, navigation, and feeding behaviors, ultimately impacting their overall well-being and survival.
Which type of sound wave is used by bats and whales in exholocation?
Bats use high-frequency ultrasonic sound waves for echolocation, while whales use lower-frequency sound waves called infrasound. Both species emit these sound waves and listen for the echoes that bounce back off objects to navigate and locate prey.
What is it called when bats, whales, and dolphins emit sound waves and interpret the reflect sound waves as a means to locate objects?
Sonar is a system that locates objects by transmitting sound waves and detecting the waves when they are reflected off of objects. Bats and many other animals, such as whales and dolphins, use natural sonar to navigate and capture
How can killer whales communicate with each other?
Whales and Dolphins have been known for their communication via Sonar waves.
How does tension affect a sound wave?
Tensionin a sound waves makes the sound harsher sound or softer sound
How do sound waves travel through air and what factors affect their propagation?
Sound waves travel through air by causing particles in the air to vibrate back and forth in the direction of the wave. Factors that affect the propagation of sound waves include the medium through which the waves travel, temperature, humidity, and obstacles in the path of the waves.
What is a medium in sound waves and how does it affect the propagation of sound?
In sound waves, a medium is the substance through which the sound travels, such as air, water, or solids. The properties of the medium, like density and elasticity, affect how sound waves propagate. Sound travels faster in denser and more elastic mediums, and can be absorbed or reflected by different types of mediums.
Data table for sound waves through different materials affect the sound we hear?
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What are the characteristics of sound waves and how do they affect the propagation of sound?
Sound waves are longitudinal waves that travel through a medium, such as air or water, by compressing and rarefying the particles in the medium. The characteristics of sound waves include frequency, amplitude, and wavelength. These characteristics affect how sound propagates, with higher frequencies producing higher-pitched sounds, larger amplitudes producing louder sounds, and shorter wavelengths determining the pitch of the sound. Sound waves can also be reflected, refracted, diffracted, and absorbed as they travel through different mediums, which can affect how sound is heard and perceived.
