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When a wave passes through a medium, the particles in the medium are pushed or pulled by the neighboring particles, causing them to move in the same direction as the wave. This movement is due to the energy transferred through the medium by the wave, leading to a series of compressions and rarefactions that propagate through the medium.

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How can i Propagation of sound wave in liquid and solid?

In liquids and solids, sound waves are transmitted through the vibration of particles. In liquids, sound waves propagate through compressional waves, where particles move back and forth parallel to the direction of the wave. In solids, sound waves propagate through both compressional and shear waves, where particles move in both the parallel and perpendicular direction to the wave's propagation. The speed of sound in solids is generally faster than in liquids due to the closer arrangement of particles.


Types of wave motion?

Here are two types of wave motion depending on the direction of wave propagation and the vibration of particles of the medium:1.Transverse waves:When the particles of a medium vibrate in a direction at right angles to the direction of propagation of the disturbance through the medium, the waves set up in the medium are called transverse waves.2.Longitudinal waves:When the particles of a medium vibrate in the direction of propagation of the disturbance through the medium, the waves set up in the medium are called longitudinal waves


Why is it that energy is never transfered in a direction opposite to the direction of wave propagation?

Energy is not transferred in the opposite direction of wave propagation because waves transport energy through oscillations or disturbances in a medium. These disturbances can only move in the direction of the wave itself, not against it. In a wave, energy is transferred from one point to another by the movement of the wave particles in the same direction as the wave itself.


What makes a wave move?

A wave moves by transferring energy from one point to another without moving the medium itself. This wave energy causes particles in the medium to oscillate back and forth in a repeating pattern, propagating the wave. The movement of the particles carries the wave energy forward through the medium.


Why sound needs median to travel?

I think you mean medium not median.Sound travels through vibrations. You need the particles in a solid, liquid or gas to be present to pass on those vibrations. One particle vibrating against another makes it vibrate. If you are in a vacuum (with no particles) sound will not travel.

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How do the particles of energy in a longitudinal wave move?

In a longitudinal wave, the particles do not move with the wave. The particle movement is parallel to the direction of the wave propagation. This means that the particles move left and right which in turn makes the other particles start to oscillate. This creates a wave. longitudinal pressure waves are also known as sound waves.


How can i Propagation of sound wave in liquid and solid?

In liquids and solids, sound waves are transmitted through the vibration of particles. In liquids, sound waves propagate through compressional waves, where particles move back and forth parallel to the direction of the wave. In solids, sound waves propagate through both compressional and shear waves, where particles move in both the parallel and perpendicular direction to the wave's propagation. The speed of sound in solids is generally faster than in liquids due to the closer arrangement of particles.


What makes two line parallel?

if they never cross and are going in the same direction (example: railroad tracks)


Types of wave motion?

Here are two types of wave motion depending on the direction of wave propagation and the vibration of particles of the medium:1.Transverse waves:When the particles of a medium vibrate in a direction at right angles to the direction of propagation of the disturbance through the medium, the waves set up in the medium are called transverse waves.2.Longitudinal waves:When the particles of a medium vibrate in the direction of propagation of the disturbance through the medium, the waves set up in the medium are called longitudinal waves


Why is it that energy is never transfered in a direction opposite to the direction of wave propagation?

Energy is not transferred in the opposite direction of wave propagation because waves transport energy through oscillations or disturbances in a medium. These disturbances can only move in the direction of the wave itself, not against it. In a wave, energy is transferred from one point to another by the movement of the wave particles in the same direction as the wave itself.


What makes a wave move?

A wave moves by transferring energy from one point to another without moving the medium itself. This wave energy causes particles in the medium to oscillate back and forth in a repeating pattern, propagating the wave. The movement of the particles carries the wave energy forward through the medium.


Why do glacial striations show the direction a glacier moved?

In the sense that it makes it known that the rock existed before a period of glaciation, yes.


Why sound needs median to travel?

I think you mean medium not median.Sound travels through vibrations. You need the particles in a solid, liquid or gas to be present to pass on those vibrations. One particle vibrating against another makes it vibrate. If you are in a vacuum (with no particles) sound will not travel.


Tiny particles which makes matter?

These particles are called atoms.


What is the significance of the direction a gnomon shadow points?

In the northern hemisphere, the shadow-casting edge of a sundial gnomon is normally oriented so that it points north. This makes it parallel to the rotation axis of the Earth.


Do they make a 600v medium to medium socket extension?

yes, Swivelier makes one. #29981


What causes the direction of shadows?

The direction from which light hits an object determines the direction of the shadow it makes