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Yes. Some sound frequencies travel further than others.

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What are sound waves when they are trapped or not able to travel any further?

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How sonars works?

The frequencies of the sound waves given off by either a machine or animal bounce off of objects and come back to the animal or machine. As the frequencies travel through the water (or whatever you're using it in) the frequency of the sound waves slow down the further away the object it bounces off of. Therefore, objects that are close to the thing the sound waves came from will come back to it before the sound waves that are further away, making an image. If someone could reword it to make it less confusing, that would be nice. :)


What catches the sound waves?

Sound waves are caught, or absorbed, by surroundings such as walls, floors, and objects, which then vibrate and transmit the sound further. Materials like foam, carpet, curtains, and acoustic panels are commonly used to absorb sound waves and reduce echoes in a room.


How does the power of sound waves influence the transmission of information in a medium?

The power of sound waves affects how information is transmitted in a medium by determining the distance the sound can travel and how clearly it can be heard. Stronger sound waves can travel further and carry more detailed information, while weaker sound waves may not transmit information as effectively.


What does the outer ear do to sound waves?

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How do sound waves travel further through media such as water and steel?

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Do sound waves travel faster in gas?

Sound waves generally travel faster in solids compared to gases. This is because solids have a higher density and a more organized molecular structure, allowing sound waves to propagate more efficiently. In gases, the molecules are further apart, and this leads to a slower propagation speed for sound waves.


What could someone hear in El Salvador?

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How are sound waves refracted?

Sound waves are refracted when they travel through air layers with different temperatures. The change in temperature causes the sound waves to bend towards the cooler air, resulting in a change in their direction. This phenomenon can result in the sound being heard further away or in a different location than expected.


How does sound get controlled?

Sound can be controlled by adjusting factors like volume, pitch, and tone. Volume is controlled by regulating the amplitude of sound waves, while pitch is altered by changing the frequency. Tone can be adjusted by manipulating the harmonics present in the sound wave.


What is the thin membrane that vibrates when sound waves reach it?

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What sound waves do?

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