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Notice: The speed of sound changes with temperatureand
a little bit with humidity − but not with air pressure (atmospheric pressure).
The words "sound pressure at sea level" are incorrect and misleading.
The temperature indication, however, is absolutely necessary. The speed of sound in air at 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit) is 343 metres per second. That is 1126.547 feet per second.
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Does sound travel with the same speed through all materials?
no......... the speed changes as it goes through different materials example: when sound goes through air it is faster then when it transfers to go through water because water is more dense and there are more particles for it to have to pass through
Why do different substances travel at different speeds in a chromatography?
yes they do
How can seismic waves be used to help scientists know what type of material each layer of the earth is made of?
Seismic waves travel at different speeds and change direction when they encounter different materials. By analyzing how seismic waves travel through the Earth, scientists can determine the composition of each layer based on the wave's speed and direction changes. This information helps create images of the Earth's interior and understand the properties of each layer.
When a seismic wave crosses a boundary in what process will it change direction?
When a seismic wave crosses a boundary between different materials, it will change direction through a process called refraction. Refraction occurs because seismic waves travel at different speeds in different materials, causing them to bend as they encounter new mediums with varying densities.
How do scientist map earths interior?
When earthquakes occur, scientists measure them using seismographs. Earthquakes produce a number of different types of waves. Some run along the surface of the earth. Some travel through the earth. Those that travel through the earth travel at different speeds. It is possible to create similar waves in a lab and measure how those waves travel through different types of materials. Since earthquakes occur all over the world, it is possible to measure the waves from all angles. Thus, if a wave travels a small distance through the core, scientists can tell by differences in speed what it would be if it traveled through all mantle material. So with the difference in speeds in different types of waves, scientists can figure out what is in the earth's interior.
Does light travel at different speeds through different materials?
no
An ultrasound system can produce images of body structures because sound waves?
travel at different speeds through materials of different densities.
How ultrasound is able to produce images of body structures.?
Because, sound waves travel at different speeds through materials of different densities .
Why does light travel at different speeds in different materials?
Light travels at different speeds in different materials because its speed is influenced by the material's refractive index, which is a measure of how much the material slows down light. When light enters a material with a higher refractive index, it is slowed down more compared to when it travels through a material with a lower refractive index. This difference in speed causes light to travel at different speeds in different materials.
How do vibration sound waves travel through different mediums?
Vibration sound waves travel through different mediums by causing particles in the medium to bump into each other, transferring the energy of the vibration. The speed of sound waves varies depending on the medium they are traveling through, with faster speeds in denser materials like solids and slower speeds in less dense materials like gases.
Which of the following types of waves travels at a different speed through different materials?
Mechanical waves, such as seismic waves, travel at different speeds through different materials due to variations in density and elasticity. This is known as wave dispersion and it causes the waves to change direction and speed as they move through different mediums.
What happens when light passes through a prism and is refracted?
When light passes through a prism, it is refracted, which means it is bent or separated into different colors. This happens because light waves travel at different speeds through different materials, causing them to change direction.
is it true that All light waves travel at different speeds in different materials?
Yes, it is true. Light waves travel at different speeds in different materials due to the varying refractive indices of those materials. This can cause phenomena like refraction and reflection when light waves pass from one material to another.
When sound and light travel in different materials what changes?
Light travels through a non-mechanical wave, meaning lightwaves don't travel through anything so it never slows or speeds up. The denser the object's molecules are, the faster sounds go through it.
Does sound travel through solid liquid or gas?
It travels through all three, but at different speeds.
Seismic waves travel through Earth's layers at different speeds depending on the what?
Seismic waves travel through Earth's layers at different speeds depending on the density and composition of the materials they encounter. For example, seismic waves travel faster through solid rock than through molten magma or liquid layers. This variation in speed helps scientists to study and understand the internal structure of the Earth.
Waves in different what travel at different what?
Waves in different mediums travel at different speeds. This is due to differences in the properties of the mediums, such as density and elasticity, which affect how quickly the wave can propagate through them.
