Practice - Sound Waves vs. Light Waves: A Tale of Two Travelers
Practice Questions
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What type of wave is sound?
💡 Hint: Think about the direction particles move compared to the wave.
Can light travel through a vacuum?
💡 Hint: Remember how we see sunlight even when there are no particles around.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of wave is sound?
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of sound waves.
True or False: Light waves require a medium to travel.
💡 Hint: Think about how sunlight reaches the Earth from space.
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Challenge Problems
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If a sound wave has a frequency of 440 Hz and a wavelength of 0.78 m, what is its speed? Use the wave speed formula v = f × λ.
💡 Hint: Use the basic formula relating speed, frequency, and wavelength.
Explain how two people can see a lightning flash and hear the thunder at different times. Include the concepts of speed of light and speed of sound in your explanation.
💡 Hint: Focus on comparing the speeds of light and sound.
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