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I suppose you are referring to a molecule of air as a particle. Sound is transmitted as a longitudinal pressure wave, so the molecules of the air (or other gas) are continually moving back and forth in the direction the sound is travelling, and doing so at the frequency of the sound. If you could see a plot of their motion, it would be a cycling motion where the velocity of the molecules is highest when it goes through the mean point, slows to zero at the maximum forward displacement, and then returns picking up speed, goes through the mean point and slows again to zero at the maximum back displacement and so on, doing this as many times per second as the frequency of the sound. This is called a Harmonic motion.
A weight on a spring has a similar motion. As it hangs initially it is static, but when displaced up or down, it starts to oscillate and goes through a similar cyclic motion. This is easier to visualise as you can easily set up a spring and mass and see for yourself.
With some fairly simple math you can describe the motion by an equation. I recommend Wikipedia article 'Simple Harmonic Motion' which explains the math and has some nice diagrams. Also the article on 'Sound'
What else can I help you with?
What is the measure of energy of motion of particle of matter?
The measure of energy of motion of a particle of matter is called kinetic energy. It is calculated using the formula KE = 0.5 * mass * velocity^2, where mass is the mass of the particle and velocity is its speed.
How does mass affect the motion of a spring when hitting it?
When a mass hits a spring, the motion of the spring is affected by the mass's weight and speed. The heavier the mass, the more force it exerts on the spring, causing it to compress more. The speed of the mass also affects the motion, with faster speeds causing more force and compression on the spring.
What statement describes the motion of a mass on a spring?
A mass on a spring undergoes simple harmonic motion, oscillating back and forth around an equilibrium position. The motion is periodic, with the frequency determined by the mass and spring constants. The amplitude of the motion depends on the initial conditions.
What is the name given to the energy possessed by a particle due to its motion?
The energy possessed by a particle due to its motion is called kinetic energy. It depends on the mass of the particle and its velocity.
Why can a mass spring system oscillate with simple harmonic motion when compressed?
A mass-spring system can oscillate with simple harmonic motion when compressed because the restoring force from the spring is directly proportional to the displacement of the mass from its equilibrium position. This results in a periodic back-and-forth motion of the mass around the equilibrium point.
What is the measure of energy of motion of particle of matter?
The measure of energy of motion of a particle of matter is called kinetic energy. It is calculated using the formula KE = 0.5 * mass * velocity^2, where mass is the mass of the particle and velocity is its speed.
How does mass affect the motion of a spring when hitting it?
When a mass hits a spring, the motion of the spring is affected by the mass's weight and speed. The heavier the mass, the more force it exerts on the spring, causing it to compress more. The speed of the mass also affects the motion, with faster speeds causing more force and compression on the spring.
What statement describes the motion of a mass on a spring?
A mass on a spring undergoes simple harmonic motion, oscillating back and forth around an equilibrium position. The motion is periodic, with the frequency determined by the mass and spring constants. The amplitude of the motion depends on the initial conditions.
What is the name given to the energy possessed by a particle due to its motion?
The energy possessed by a particle due to its motion is called kinetic energy. It depends on the mass of the particle and its velocity.
Why can a mass spring system oscillate with simple harmonic motion when compressed?
A mass-spring system can oscillate with simple harmonic motion when compressed because the restoring force from the spring is directly proportional to the displacement of the mass from its equilibrium position. This results in a periodic back-and-forth motion of the mass around the equilibrium point.
What factors affect simple harmonic motion of a pendulum and a mass spring system?
For a pendulum, factors such as the length of the string, the mass of the bob, and the angle of release can affect the simple harmonic motion. In a mass-spring system, the factors include the stiffness of the spring, the mass of the object attached to the spring, and the amplitude of the oscillations. In both systems, damping (air resistance or friction) can also affect the motion.
How does the motion of mass vibrating on a spring relate to wave motion?
First picture wave motion--the wave starts at the middle, rises upwards to its crest, then downward, past the middle until reaching the extreme bottom, the trough. A spring follows the same motion pattern. When a spring is in equilibrium, there is no motion, the spring is at the middle point. If you were to start motion on the spring by vibrating the mass, the spring would be displaced from equilibrium. Picture the spring moving past the middle, to the left until in cannot be compressed any further (like the crest) and moves the other way. It will then pass the middle point and extend as far is it can (like the trough) before being pulled back towards the middle. This process will repeat until equilibrium is re-established. It will look very similar to wave motion, identical if a ideal spring were used (a spring where all energy is conserved).
How is the motion of the particles like the motion of a mass on a spring?
I'm going to say they're the same because they're vibrating and then I'm going to slowly walk away.
What term is used to define the way mass of subatomic particles is described?
Atomic Mass units
What the average amount of energy of motion of each particle of a substance called?
The average amount of energy of motion of each particle of a substance is called kinetic energy. It is related to the speed and mass of the particles.
How does the mass affect the force of an object?
According to Newton's Second Law of Motion,F=ma, where F is the applied force, m is the mass of the particle and a is acceleration of the particle. Thus, Force, F is directly proportional to mass.
Must a particle have non-zero rest mass in order to have momentum?
Yes. A particle of zero rest mass has ONLY its relativistic mass when in motion. There are actually no photons just sitting around.
