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Propagation means "movement through" something in this context. You can study the propagation of sound through air, for example, the most common kind of sound there is for people. Sound propagates through water as well, as you can easily prove by taking a dip in the pool. Does sound propagate through a vacuum? Does it propagate through other materials? These are testable questions.

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How did the sound of the spoon change when the string ws held against your ears?

When the string is held against your ears, the sound of the spoon changes due to the direct transmission of vibrations through the string. This creates a clearer and more resonant sound, as the vibrations travel more efficiently through the solid medium of the string than through air alone. As a result, you may perceive the sound as louder and richer, with more pronounced tonal qualities. This phenomenon demonstrates how different materials affect sound propagation and perception.


Why might you see the drummer hit the drum before you actually hear the drums sound if you sit in the last row of an auditorium during a band concert?

The delay between seeing the drummer hit the drum and hearing the sound is due to the speed of light being faster than the speed of sound. Light from the drummer reaches your eyes almost instantly, while sound travels more slowly through the air. Consequently, if you're sitting far away in the last row, the sound takes longer to reach you, resulting in a noticeable lag. This phenomenon is an example of the difference in propagation speeds of light and sound.


When the wire of sitar is plucked what type of wave is produced in the wire and in the air?

When the wire of a sitar is plucked, it produces a transverse wave in the wire. This is because the displacement of the wire occurs perpendicular to the direction of the wave's propagation. In the air, the sound wave generated is a longitudinal wave, where the air particles vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave's travel, creating compressions and rarefactions that propagate sound.


What the sound of thunder?

Thunder is the sound of lightning, because lightning moves faster then sound it takes a few seconds for the sound to catch up. So there is no sound of thunder, thunder is just the sound of lightning.


Where does sound not propagate?

sound needs a material medium to travel. Sound can travel by compression and rarefactions.attma

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What do you mean by propagation of sound?

Propagation of sound in a medium (like the atmosphere) is the collision between the medium particles driven by a vibrating object


What is the study of production and propagation of sound?

Acoustics.


What it sound propagation?

Sound is a sequence of waves of pressure which propagates through compressible media such as air or water. (Sound can propagate through solids as well, but there are additional modes of propagation). During their propagation, waves can be reflected, refracted, or attenuated by the medium. The purpose of this experiment is to examine what effect the characteristics of the medium have on sound.


Is propagation of sound exothermic or endothermic process?

Propagation of sound is not a chemical reaction, so it is neither exothermic nor endothermic. Sound propagation involves the transfer of mechanical energy through a medium, such as air or water, as vibrations. This process does not involve the release or absorption of heat.


What is the motion of light or sound wave called?

Propagation.


What is the study of the propagation and production of sound waves?

Acoustics.


What is the type of waves of the propagation of sound in air- Longtudinal or Transversal?

The type of waves for the propagation of sound in air is longitudinal. Longitudinal waves are characterized by the vibration of particles in the same direction as the wave's propagation. In the case of sound waves, air molecules move back and forth in the direction of the sound wave as it travels through the air.


How does pressure affect sound wave propagation?

Only the temperature is changing the speed of sound.


What is a three-dimensional sound called?

Sound! It normally mode of propagation IS in three dimensions.


Which is the meaning of propagation?

The act of propagating; continuance or multiplication of the kind by generation or successive production; as, the propagation of animals or plants., The spreading abroad, or extension, of anything; diffusion; dissemination; as, the propagation of sound; the propagation of the gospel.


Do sound molecules move perpendicularly to the direction of wave propagation?

Sound molecules traveling through air is an example of a longitudinal wave. It moves parallel to the direction of wave propagation.


What category of effect is related to sound propagation?

The category related to sound propagation is called "acoustic effects." This includes phenomena like reflection, absorption, diffraction, and refraction that affect how sound waves move through different mediums.