11.2 - Propagation of Sound
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Practice Questions
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What is a compression in a sound wave?
💡 Hint: Think about how air molecules are organized during sound transmission.
Can sound travel in a vacuum?
💡 Hint: Consider where sound travels best.
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What happens to sound in a vacuum?
💡 Hint: Think about what a medium is.
Which region of a sound wave has high pressure?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to molecules during sound travel.
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Explain why sound cannot be heard in space and how this relates to sound propagation principles.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the properties required for sound travel.
Given a medium's density is increased, predict the effect on sound wave speed and provide a reasoning.
💡 Hint: Consider how particle arrangement impacts sound transmission.
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