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How does sound travel differently though solid and gases?

It may seem awkward, but sound actually travels faster through solids than gasses, especially dense solids.


Does heat move faster through solids or liquids and gasses?

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Which wave travels more slowly through gasses than solids?

Longitudinal (also know as compression) waves travel more slowly through gasses than solids.


Do sounds travel faster throw liquid?

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Does sound travel faster through a solid liquid gas?

Sound travels fastest through solids because the particles in solids are closer together and transmit vibrations more efficiently. In liquids, the particles are more spread out, so sound travels slower. Gas is the slowest medium for sound to travel through due to the large spaces between particles.


Through which material does sound travel faster?

Sound travels faster through solid materials. The 2nd fastest is liquids.


How does sound travel through solids liquids gasses?

In solids, sound travels through the vibration of molecules in a compressional wave. In liquids, sound also travels through compressional waves but with less resistance to movement compared to solids. In gases, sound travels through the propagation of pressure waves created by vibrating molecules.


Could sound travel faster in solids or gasses?

Sound travels faster in solids compared to gases because solids have a higher density and stronger intermolecular forces, allowing sound waves to propagate more efficiently. In gases, the molecules are farther apart and have weaker interactions, resulting in slower sound transmission.


Does sound travel through solids or gases faster?

Sound typically travels faster through solids than through gases. This is because the particles in solids are tightly packed, allowing sound waves to propagate more quickly. Additionally, solids transmit sound more effectively due to their higher density and stiffness compared to gases.


Why does light travel more quickly through solids than through gasses?

Light generally doesn't travel faster through solids than through gases. Sound does, but not light.


Does sound travel faster or slower through a solid than through air?

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What waves travel faster through liquids and solids?

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