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The speed of sound does not change with atmospheric pressure.

The speed of sound changes with temperature.

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What is a sound wave of a high pressure called?

A sound wave of high pressure is called a compression or a peak in the wave's amplitude. These high-pressure regions correspond to the portions of the wave where air particles are densely packed together.


Are sound waves the moving areas of high and low pressure?

Sound waves don't change with high or low pressure, but with temperature, because then the speed of sound is changing. Look ath the link: "Speed of Sound in Air and the effective Temperature".


What is a region of high pressure in a sound wave?

A region of high pressure in a sound wave is called compression. This is the part where air particles are pushed closer together, resulting in higher pressure.


What is the high point on a sound wave?

The high point on a sound wave is called the crest, where the amplitude is at its maximum value. This is the point where the air particles are most compressed and where the sound is perceived as loudest.


When a sound pressure wave propagates in a medium it creates areas of high and low pressures which are respectively known as?

When a sound pressure wave propagates in a medium, it creates areas of high pressure known as compressions and areas of low pressure known as rarefactions.


Do sound waves travel in high pressure?

Yes, sound waves can travel through substances with varying pressure levels. In general, sound waves can travel through both low and high-pressure environments, but the speed and characteristics of the sound wave may be affected by the pressure level of the medium through which it is traveling.


What do you call a moving pattern of high and low pressure that you can hear?

A audible pattern of moving high and low pressure is called sound.


Does air at high pressure transmit sound faster than air at low pressure?

No. The speed of sound in air changes clearly with temperature, a little bit with humidity − but not with air pressure (atmospheric pressure).


Why are sound waves are described as pressure waves?

Sound waves are described as pressure waves because they propagate by creating alternating regions of high and low pressure in the medium through which they travel. These pressure fluctuations result in the compression and rarefaction of the medium particles, which our ears perceive as sound. The intensity of sound is directly related to the amplitude of the pressure waves.


What has a high sound pressure level?

Close to a noise maker there will be a high sound pressure level (SPL). 1 meter close to a jackhammer you can measure a SPL of 130 decibels. to


Why does sound travel faster at the bottom of a mountain than it does at the top?

Speed of sound in air is dependent on the air pressure, and air pressure is dependent on height above sea level. Up high, pressure is lower and speed of sound is different.


When sound travels through air what do the particles do?

When sound travels through air, the particles vibrate back and forth in the direction that the sound wave is traveling. This vibration creates areas of high pressure and low pressure, which our ears perceive as sound. The closer the particles are together, the higher the pressure and the louder the sound.