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It is thought of as both a particle (Photon) and a wave. It depends primarily on where and how the effects are to be measured.

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What are the different mediums through which sound travels?

Air, water, solid.


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How does an echo sound wave behave as it travels through different mediums?

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Does sound rise or fall in different mediums?

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