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In a thunder storm how does sound travel through the air to the observer?
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Can sound waves travel through wind?
Interesting question... Answer: Yes. A Sound wave is just the propagation of a pressure wave. Just as a ripple can travel on the surface of a river, so can sound travel through wind. It will be subject to the Doppler effect (the change in pitch due to relative motion of observer and source) and also to the turbulence of the wind.
Why does the sound not travel through vacuum?
The sound not travel through vacuum because sound need a medium to travel.
Why can't sound travel through metal?
sound can travel through metal.
What can light travel through that sound cant travel through?
light can travel through a vacuum whereas sound cant
Sound waves do not travel through what?
Sound wave do not travel through vaccum as it need medium to travel.
Can airplanes travel faster than sound?
NO they can not travel faster than sound in thunder and lightning
Can sound waves travel through wind?
Interesting question... Answer: Yes. A Sound wave is just the propagation of a pressure wave. Just as a ripple can travel on the surface of a river, so can sound travel through wind. It will be subject to the Doppler effect (the change in pitch due to relative motion of observer and source) and also to the turbulence of the wind.
Does light or sound travel slower?
Sound, in normal air. First lightning then thunder!
Why does the sound not travel through vacuum?
The sound not travel through vacuum because sound need a medium to travel.
Who are the characters in a sound of thunder?
The main characters in "A Sound of Thunder" by Ray Bradbury are Charles Hatton & Travis Ryer.
Is it possible to move a source of sound relative to a stationary observer so that there is no shift in the frequency of the sound?
For the sound from a source not to be shift in frequency , the radial velocity of the source to the observer must be zero : that is the source must not be moving towards or away from the observer
Is thunder god bowling?
Thunder is the sound of the lightening cracking the sound barrier as it is breaking through the earths atmosphere.
Why can't sound travel through metal?
sound can travel through metal.
What can light travel through that sound cant travel through?
light can travel through a vacuum whereas sound cant
Sound waves do not travel through what?
Sound wave do not travel through vaccum as it need medium to travel.
Can sound travel through different materials?
Sound can travel through a variety of materiels.
Can sound travel easily through a vacuum?
sound cannot travel through a vacum
