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it is glass because in my science cass at high school earlier this year we were told it travels fastest through solid, liquid, then gas. This is because in a solid the particles are closer together and then liquid then gas. So it is glass. Also Sound travels slower in air (a gas) because the particles it relies on to transmit the sound are spread out further. In liquids and solids however, the particles are less spread out and therefore the sound can transmit faster.
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∙ 15y agoThe denser the medium, the faster sound travels through it. Glass (silicon oxide) is fairly dense, and sound waves propagate through it faster than they do through air or water.
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∙ 14y agoYes, both forms of waves can pass through ( you can hear sounds through a window and obviously you can see through a window).
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∙ 13y agoUsually when you place a medium glass next to the ocean, the wave does not break through the glass initially. However, give it time, and it will travel through.
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Is a mechanical wave a sound wave?
Yes, a sound wave is a mechanical wave. Sound waves need a medium (like air) to travel through. The energy of the wave, the mechanical energy, is transferred into the medium through which it is propagated.
Can a wave move through a substance called a medium?
When a wave passes through a substance, it gets transmitted through it. The speed of the wave changes depending on the nature of the substance.
What distinguishes electromagnetic waves from mechanical waves?
electromagnetic waves are wave that do not require a material medium for their propagation while mechanical wave requires a material medium for example light wave is an electromagnetic wave it does not require any material medium(depends on air or water)for their propagation i.e even in the absence of air light will still travel... sound wave is a mechanical wave because sound do not travel in a vacuum....
What is the relationship between electromagnetic waves and mediums?
The "medium" is whatever a wave requires, to be able to travel - so, the wave travels through a medium. In the case of electromagnetic waves, this medium is space itself, since it has certain electrical and magnetic properties.
What is the only kind of wave that does not need a solid liquid or gas medium to pass through?
Shear / transverse waves do not travel through liquids.
What will happen when a wave travels through a medium?
when a wave travel through medium then sound is produced
Why does a sound wave travel through a medium?
waves are easily travel in medium.....
What is the medium through which an ocean wave will travel?
The medium of an ocean wave is water.
What do Sound wave not travel?
Sound wave do not travel through vaccum as it need medium to travel.
A wave that travels through a medium?
We know that a mechanical wave requires a medium through which to travel. The source puts the energy into the medium, and it propagates. A sound wave is a good example of this, and we can contrast it with an electromagnetic wave (like light). Light can travel through a vacuum; it doesn't require a medium for its propagation.
A wave that requires a medium to travel?
A mechanical wave such as a sound wave requires a medium to travel through.
What is a mecanical wave?
A Mechanical Wave is a wave that requires a medium through which to travel.
What type of wave can transfer energy without medium?
the wave which does not travel through a medium is called electromagnetic wave.
What kind of wave does not need a medium through which to travel?
a light wave?
What type of wave can only travel through a medium?
A deshawn wave!
What type of wave does need medium to travel?
any wave of energy except for electromagnetic waves need a medium to travel through.
Can light wave travel through air?
Yes ,....... light wave can travel through the air ... the light wave does not require any medium.
