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All matter. However, sound waves cannot pass through vacuums, such as space.

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Through what can sound waves travel?

Sound waves can travel through mediums such as air, water, and solids.


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What are mediums that waves can travel through?

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What can sound waves not travel trough?

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How do drum sound waves travel through different mediums?

Drum sound waves travel through different mediums by vibrating the air molecules around them. When the drum is struck, it creates vibrations that travel through the air as sound waves. These waves can also travel through other mediums, such as water or solids, by causing the molecules in those mediums to vibrate as well. This allows the sound to be heard even if the drum is not in direct contact with the listener.


What are the three different mediums through which waves can travel?

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What mediums do sound waves travel through easiest?

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How do sound waves travel trough matter?

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How do sound waves travel through different mediums and what factors influence their speed and intensity?

Sound waves travel through different mediums by causing particles in the medium to vibrate, transferring energy from one particle to the next. The speed and intensity of sound waves are influenced by the density and elasticity of the medium. In denser mediums, such as solids, sound waves travel faster and with greater intensity compared to less dense mediums like gases. Additionally, temperature and pressure can also affect the speed and intensity of sound waves in a medium.


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Sound waves propagate through different mediums by causing particles in the medium to vibrate, transferring energy from one particle to the next. As sound waves travel, they carry this energy in the form of pressure variations, creating compressions and rarefactions in the medium.