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How fast is sound energy?
It depends on the substance the sound is traveling through. If the sound is traveling through air, it is usually about 800km/h. If it is traveling through water, the speed is about 4000km/h. If it is traveling through cosmos, its speed is 0km/h.
Does the speed of sound depend on the matter through which it is traveling?
Yes. It is faster in water than in air.
Does the temperature of water affect the pitch of sound?
Presumably you mean sound traveling through water. Temperature affects the density of water, therefore the speed of sound in water, and pitch is frequency, so yes, temperature affects pitch.
Which one of the following is NOT an example of a compressional wave a wave moving through a coiled spring sound traveling through the air sound traveling through water green light traveling thru air?
Light is an example of an electromagnetic (EM) wave. EM waves are transverse waves, not compressional waves. Sound waves are compressional waves, so both sound traveling through air and water would be compressional. Waves traveling along a coiled spring compress the coils together and spread them apart, so this is also an example of a compressional wave.
Does the sound travel faster in steel then water because it vibrate faster?
No. The rate of the vibrations is the 'frequency' of the sound, and that doesn't change, no matter what kind of material the sound is traveling through. Sound travels faster through steel than through water or air because the steel is more dense.
The speed of sound in water is 1430 meters per second Find the wavelength of a sound with a frequency of 286 Hz traveling through the water?
The formula to calculate wavelength is: wavelength = speed of sound / frequency. Plugging in the values: wavelength = 1430 m/s / 286 Hz = 5 meters. Therefore, the wavelength of the sound wave traveling through the water is 5 meters.
In what type of wave is sound traveling in water?
Sound travels in water as a longitudinal wave.
Sound waves are unable to travel through?
vacuum because they require a medium to propagate, such as air or water. In a vacuum, there are no particles for the sound waves to interact with and travel through, resulting in silence.
Since sound is a mechanical wave sound needs a what to travel through?
Sound needs a medium to travel through. This medium can be air, water, or a solid material like metal. Sound waves transfer energy by vibrating particles in the medium they are traveling through.
Sound requires time to travel?
Yes, sound waves travel through a medium, such as air or water, by causing particles to vibrate back and forth. The speed at which sound travels depends on the medium it is traveling through, with sound traveling faster through denser materials like solids compared to gases. This movement of particles allows sound to be heard by our ears.
How does sound behave as a wave?
Sound travels in waves, which are vibrations that propagate through a medium like air, water, or solids. These waves have properties such as frequency (pitch), amplitude (loudness), and wavelength. When sound waves propagate, they compress and rarefy the medium they are traveling through, creating areas of high and low pressure, resulting in the perception of sound.
Why does sound travel more quickly through cold water than warm water?
Sound travels faster through cold water than warm water because colder water has a higher density and lower temperature, which allows sound waves to travel more efficiently. The speed of sound is related to the temperature and density of the medium it's traveling through, so these differences in water conditions affect how quickly sound can propagate.
