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Sonar. An acronym for sound navigation and ranging.

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Can a bell make sound waves under water?

Yes, a bell can make sound waves underwater. When a bell is struck underwater, it produces vibrations that travel through the water as sound waves. The sound waves can be heard by anyone underwater within the vicinity of the bell.


What are the differences between water waves and sound waves?

Water waves are mechanical waves that transfer energy through water molecules, while sound waves are longitudinal waves that transfer energy through air molecules. Water waves require a medium (water) to travel, while sound waves can travel through solids, liquids, and gases. Sound waves travel faster through denser mediums, while water waves travel at different speeds depending on the depth of the water.


Why do things sound different under water?

Sound travels faster and farther in water than in air due to water's higher density and acoustic properties. This change in medium affects the way sound waves propagate, causing them to be perceived differently underwater. Additionally, water absorbs and distorts sound waves at different frequencies, altering the tone and clarity of sounds.


Can sound waves be produce under water?

Yes, sound waves can be produced underwater just like they are in air. In fact, sound travels faster and farther in water than in air because water is denser. Marine animals use sound waves to communicate, navigate, and locate prey.


How do sound waves differ from water waves?

Sound waves are longitudinal waves that travel through a medium like air, while water waves are transverse waves that propagate on the surface of water bodies. Sound waves require a medium for propagation, whereas water waves do not. Additionally, sound waves transfer energy by causing particles in the medium to vibrate, while water waves involve the periodic movement of water molecules.

Related Questions

Can you scream under water?

Yes, but the water usually absorbs the sound waves.


Can a bell make sound waves under water?

Yes, a bell can make sound waves underwater. When a bell is struck underwater, it produces vibrations that travel through the water as sound waves. The sound waves can be heard by anyone underwater within the vicinity of the bell.


What are the differences between water waves and sound waves?

Water waves are mechanical waves that transfer energy through water molecules, while sound waves are longitudinal waves that transfer energy through air molecules. Water waves require a medium (water) to travel, while sound waves can travel through solids, liquids, and gases. Sound waves travel faster through denser mediums, while water waves travel at different speeds depending on the depth of the water.


Why do things sound different under water?

Sound travels faster and farther in water than in air due to water's higher density and acoustic properties. This change in medium affects the way sound waves propagate, causing them to be perceived differently underwater. Additionally, water absorbs and distorts sound waves at different frequencies, altering the tone and clarity of sounds.


How is sound produce in liquid?

vibrations caused by the sound waves travel thru the water making the water vibrate causing sound. that is why you cant hear someone talk under water at great distances. the water is denser than the sound waves


Can sound waves be produce under water?

Yes, sound waves can be produced underwater just like they are in air. In fact, sound travels faster and farther in water than in air because water is denser. Marine animals use sound waves to communicate, navigate, and locate prey.


Can sound travel through under water and how?

Sound is simply the vibration of matter so it exists under water, in rocks, and even in lava.


How do sound waves differ from water waves?

Sound waves are longitudinal waves that travel through a medium like air, while water waves are transverse waves that propagate on the surface of water bodies. Sound waves require a medium for propagation, whereas water waves do not. Additionally, sound waves transfer energy by causing particles in the medium to vibrate, while water waves involve the periodic movement of water molecules.


What is the technology that uses sound waves to find objects under water called?

SONAR (sound navigation and ranging)


What is a device called that bounces sound waves off under water objects?

Sonar


What travels in waves?

Mechanical waves such as sound and water waves.Electromagnetic waves, such as light, radio, microwaves, x-rays.


Are sound waves made of atoms and elements?

No, sound waves are not made of atoms and elements. Sound waves are vibrations that travel through a medium, such as air, water, or solids, by causing particles in the medium to vibrate and transmit the sound energy.