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Yes. Very well. Have you not heard the old western legend of the cowpoke or the

native American who would learn of an oncoming train while it was still several

miles away, by putting an ear to one of the rails ?

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Why do sound waves travel faster in steel than in air?

As wave is a type of disturbance and propagates through atom to atom of the medium and in case of steel atoms(molecules) are much closer as compared to atoms(molecules) so sound waves travel faster in steel than in air.


Will sound travel faster through air or steel?

Sound travels faster through steel than through air because steel is denser and provides a more rigid medium for sound waves to travel through, enhancing the speed of propagation. Additionally, the molecular structure of steel allows sound waves to transmit more efficiently compared to air.


Why does sound waves travel faster in steel then in air or water?

The particles (molecules) in steel are closely packed - steel has a high density. In solids, we think of the bonds holding the particles together like little springs. The stiffer these are, the more efficiently the wave can travel, so speed of sound tends to increase the denser the medium.


Does sound travel faster through steel or cloth?

Sound travels faster through steel than through cloth. This is because steel is a denser and more solid material, allowing sound waves to propagate more efficiently compared to the softer and more porous structure of cloth, which absorbs and dampens sound waves.


Which would best transmit sound steel or water?

Water is a better transmitter of sound than steel because sound waves travel faster in water due to its higher density and ability to carry vibrations more effectively. In water, sound waves can travel long distances with minimal loss of energy, making it an efficient medium for transmitting sound.

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Why do sound waves travel faster in steel than in air or water?

steel sound waves always go faster in solids


Why do sound waves travel faster in steel than in air?

As wave is a type of disturbance and propagates through atom to atom of the medium and in case of steel atoms(molecules) are much closer as compared to atoms(molecules) so sound waves travel faster in steel than in air.


Name four media that waves can travel?

Electromagnetic waves: no medium requiredMechanical waves, such as sound: Air, water, steel, jello


Will sound travel faster through air or steel?

Sound travels faster through steel than through air because steel is denser and provides a more rigid medium for sound waves to travel through, enhancing the speed of propagation. Additionally, the molecular structure of steel allows sound waves to transmit more efficiently compared to air.


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

dense media


Why does sound waves travel faster in steel then in air or water?

The particles (molecules) in steel are closely packed - steel has a high density. In solids, we think of the bonds holding the particles together like little springs. The stiffer these are, the more efficiently the wave can travel, so speed of sound tends to increase the denser the medium.


Would sound waves travel faster in water or steel?

I am not sure about distance, I think it may be further but NOT SURE, But, I do know it travels WAY faster in steel, something like 10 times faster.


Can sound waves travel through steel?

Yes sound waves are made from vibrating atoms or particles and so any medium which contains particles can allow a sound wave to travel through it. The only thing a sound wave cannot travel through is a vacuum.


What does sound travel on?

Waves; sound waves.


Does steel conduct sound?

Yes, steel is a good conductor of sound due to its high density and stiffness. Sound waves travel easily through steel, making it a common material for building structures where sound isolation is needed.


Does sound travel faster through steel or cloth?

Sound travels faster through steel than through cloth. This is because steel is a denser and more solid material, allowing sound waves to propagate more efficiently compared to the softer and more porous structure of cloth, which absorbs and dampens sound waves.


What can sound waves not travel in?

sound waves can't travel in a vacuum (space)