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Sound waves are longitudinal mechanical waves that travel through a medium, such as air or water, by causing particles to oscillate in the direction of the wave. Ripples in a pond are transverse waves that are caused by a disturbance on the water's surface, like a dropped stone, creating a series of wave crests and troughs that move outward from the disturbance. Sound waves propagate through a medium by compressing and expanding it, while ripples in a pond travel across the water's surface through a series of crests and troughs.
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Why do sound waves travel in spheres rather than in circles much like a ripple in a pond?
Because they are unconstrained. That is, the ripples on the water surface are constrained to be on the surface of the water by their very nature: that is, a ripple is by definition a disturbance on the surface of the water. Since the surface of the water is flat, then the ripples cannot be spherical and they must instead assume the 2D intersection of the sphere which is commonly known as a "circle. " In fact, "sound" waves can travel through water and these are distinct from ripples. Like their airborne counterparts, subsurface sound waves also propagate spherically -- they travel in 3 dimensions because they can and they are not constrained by anything to propagate in merely 2 D.
Can you make a sound inaudible by another sound with the same frequency?
The same frequency and the same amplitude but inverse. This would be a tricky accomplishment, not sure if it can be done perfectly but I'm sure it can be done partially. To visualize this, you can throw rocks in a pond and watch the ripples and imagine two ripples the same size and frequency but of opposite polarity (that is, the peak of one ripple hits the trough of the other ripple such that they cancel each other out). If you have a method of doing this perfectly, please let me know (we could get very rich ;-) TommyTrouble
Describe what happens when ripples on a pond encounter a large rock in the water?
When ripples encounter a large rock in a pond, some of the wave energy is reflected back, causing interference and creating new ripples that move in different directions. The rock acts as a barrier, changing the direction and shape of the waves as they spread out from the impact point. This can create patterns of interference and turbulence in the water around the rock.
Why water in pond feels warmer at its surface but cooler from below in summer?
During summer, the sun heats the surface of the pond more quickly than the deeper layers due to direct sunlight exposure. This results in the surface water feeling warmer. Conversely, the deeper layers of the pond remain cooler as they are not in direct contact with the sun's heat, creating a temperature difference between the surface and the bottom.
Why does pebble dropped into o pond produce waves?
When a pebble is dropped into a pond, it displaces water, creating a ripple effect. This displacement creates circular waves that spread outwards from the point of impact, carrying energy through the water through a series of concentric circles. The waves are a manifestation of the energy that was transferred to the water by the pebble.
If a tree falls and hits your car does it make a sound?
Yes, it makes a sound. A sound does not have to be recorded, by the ear or a recording device, to have happened. Such things are called axiomatic and are self evident. Example: If a blind man throws a pebble into a pond, does the pond ripple?
What is the difference between a pond and a swimming pool?
a pond is smaller
What is the difference between and pond and a lake?
A pond is a smaller Lake.
What is the difference between a pond and a swamp?
pond is small and a swamp is big.
What is one difference between a lake and a pond?
The lake is bigger than the pond.
What is the difference between English from England and Australian English?
Left pond, right pond.
How is a change in an ecosystem like the ripple after a stone is thrown in a pond?
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A sentence for meditative?
"Watching the water ripple in the pond put the boy into a meditative state."
Is ripple an adjective?
No, it is a verb. To ripple. You can't' say ' the man was very rippled', but you can say 'The angry boy rippled the water from his constant splashing.'Ripple is also a noun.We watched the ripples on the pond.
Are a river and pond the same?
What's the difference between ponds and lakes?
What is the difference between ponds and meadows?
Meadow is grass. Pond is water.
What sound is described in the pond?
In the pond, the sound often described is the gentle ripple of water, created by falling raindrops or the subtle movement of aquatic life. This serene ambiance may also include the croaking of frogs, the chirping of insects, and the occasional rustle of leaves as a breeze passes through. Together, these sounds create a tranquil and harmonious natural symphony.
