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The speed of a sound wave depends on two properties of a medium, density and elasticity.
Specifically, for basically all substances, the speed of sound equals the square root of the ratio of the elastic constant divided by the density.
Glass has a very large elastic constant but not an exceptionally large density, so it would be expected to have a speed of sound similar to or greater than most solids and that is much greater than the speed of sound in air. Rubber is lighter than most solids, but has a small elastic constant. (That is the whole point of a rubber band, i.e. easy to stretch.) One would expect the very small elastic constant to make the speed of sound in rubber far less than other solids. Given that its density is far greater than air, however, the speed of sound in rubber is going to be smaller than in air. Of course, the term "rubber" is applied to many different materials and so the conclusions related to rubber may not be broadly valid.
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Will sound travel faster or slower on moon than on earth?
Sound will travel slower on the moon than on Earth. This is because the moon's lack of atmosphere results in sound waves traveling at a slower pace due to the reduced medium through which they can propagate.
Why Pitch of sound in half glass water is more than full glass of water?
The pitch of sound is higher in a half glass of water because the smaller amount of water leaves less space for sound to travel, causing the sound waves to bounce more frequently off the glass walls and create a higher frequency sound. In a full glass of water, the sound waves are able to travel more freely through the larger volume of water, resulting in a lower pitch.
What travels the fastest sound in air rocket in space light in vacuum microwaves in glass?
Light travels the fastest, with a speed of 299,792 kilometers per second in a vacuum. Sound travels at around 343 meters per second in air. Microwaves travel slower in glass compared to a vacuum, but their speed is still faster than sound. A rocket in space can travel at speeds up to several kilometers per second, depending on its propulsion system.
Why is polyurethane foam a good insulator?
cuz it has a lot of air particles in between which allows the sound to travel slower.
Can a wave travel through a medium of glass?
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.
Through which one among the following materials does sound travel the slowest a air b glass c water d wood?
Sound travels slowest through d) wood. Wood is a solid material and sound waves travel slower in solids compared to liquids and gases like air, glass, and water.
Through which material does sound travel slowest?
sound will travel through air (gas), the slowest. Because the molecule sin the air are farther apart. Actually rubber it will travel through rubber the slowest. Air is second slowest then water and then granite was all I learned . Also Saltwater is faster then water becaus e there more salt so air goes through it faster.
Can both light and sound travel through glass?
Yes, both light and sound can travel through glass. Glass is transparent to light, allowing it to pass through without significant absorption or scattering. Sound can also travel through glass, but with some attenuation due to its denser nature compared to air.
Why does sound travel slow in cork?
Sound travels slower in cork compared to air because cork is a denser material, which causes sound waves to have to travel through the material's molecules at a slower speed. This increased density and the material's ability to absorb sound energy contribute to the slower speed of sound in cork.
Will sound travel faster or slower on moon than on earth?
Sound will travel slower on the moon than on Earth. This is because the moon's lack of atmosphere results in sound waves traveling at a slower pace due to the reduced medium through which they can propagate.
Does light or sound travel slower?
Sound, in normal air. First lightning then thunder!
Will sound travel faster through glass or air?
i dont know but the sound will stay more in glass
Does sound travel faster or slower with amplitude?
Amplitude has hardly any effect on the speed of sound.
In which substances do sound not travel the quickest?
Sound does not travel as quickly in gases compared to solids and liquids due to the larger distances between particles in gases. This results in a slower transfer of vibrations between gas particles, leading to a slower speed of sound.
What does sound travel a little slower through?
Sound travels a little slower through gases compared to liquids and solids. This is because the particles in gases are farther apart, leading to a slower transmission of sound waves.
Does sound travel 4 times faster in liquid?
No it actually travels slower.
Do sound waves travel slowest through gases?
Yes, sound waves travel slowest through gases compared to liquids and solids. This is because gases have lower density and slower molecular movement, which results in a slower propagation of sound waves.
