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when a sound wave hits a wall it refracts and loses velocity but carrys on. if there is another wall within its distace then it will refract gain. this can cause an echo
Brant Lockman
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∙ 15y agowhen a sound wave hits a wall it refracts and loses velocity but carrys on. if there is another wall within its distace then it will refract gain. this can cause an echo
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∙ 15y agoThe sound energy is converted by the wall's atoms into THC, which is then released into the air (don't worry! It's harmless)
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Compression happens during which part of the sound wave?
it happens during the trough
What does it mean when sound waves are reflected of canyon walls?
It means that the sound wave goes toward the canyon wall, and then a wave carrying part of the energy comes back from the canyon wall. The remaining energy will be absorbed or will pass through.
What does a sound wave do as its energy is used up?
The eventual diminution of a sound waves is usually as heat dissipation in the wall materials, or perhaps in specially designed sound absorbers. During this process, the original amplitude of the wave will gradually diminish.
If a sound wave speeds up and its frequency does not change what happens to the wavelength?
With the same speed -Apex (1.2.4)
Sound travels in what kind of wave?
Sound is a longitudinal, mechanical wave that requires a medium.
What happens when a sound wave hits a small thin membrane?
The membrane (such as you eardrum) vibrates.
What happens to an ultrasound ray when it hits a boundary?
First off, Ultrasound is not a ray. Like all sound, its a wave. Ultrasound simply means its so low in pitch, its below the human hearing range.When a sound wave hits a barrier, two things happen. The energy from the wave is partially absorbed into the barrier itself, which will now vibrate with that energy. Also, some of the energy from the wave is deflected, or bounced off.Think of it as being how you can hear someone talk through a wall. Even though the sound waves are bouncing off the wall, and therefore a small room like a closet would amplify the sound, its still being transferred through the wall.
What happens to a sound wave if there are no particles to vibrate?
the sound wave will not make it to the ear drums. you wont hear the sound.
What happens as a sound wave energy decrease?
The sound gets softer.
What happens to the wavelength of a sound wave after reflection?
it changes
What happens to the wavelength of a sound wave when it travels through water rather than air?
the wave length of sound increases
What happens to the volume of sound as the amplitude get larger?
The greater the amplitude of a sound wave the louder the sound.
Compression happens during which part of the sound wave?
it happens during the trough
What does it mean when sound waves are reflected of canyon walls?
It means that the sound wave goes toward the canyon wall, and then a wave carrying part of the energy comes back from the canyon wall. The remaining energy will be absorbed or will pass through.
What happens to an electromagnetic wave when if hits a transparent obstacle?
The wave will pass through the transperent object
Can sound wave diffract?
No. Diffraction is not a wave; it is something that HAPPENS to waves; to all sorts of waves.
What happens to the volume of a sound wave as its amplitude decrease?
You mean by the word 'volume' the intensity of sound wave. Intensity is directly proportional to the square of the amplitude.
