Wave Speed in Different Mediums
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the primary difference between mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves?
Back
Mechanical waves require a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel, while electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In which medium do electromagnetic waves, like X-ray light, travel the fastest?
Back
Electromagnetic waves travel fastest in air.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which medium allows electromagnetic waves to travel at the lowest speed?
Back
Electromagnetic waves travel at the lowest speed in diamond.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Through which material does sound travel the fastest?
Back
Sound travels fastest through metal.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is sound unable to travel in space?
Back
Sound cannot travel in space because it is a mechanical wave and requires a medium to propagate.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the speed of sound in air at room temperature?
Back
The speed of sound in air at room temperature is approximately 343 meters per second.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does temperature affect the speed of sound in a medium?
Back
The speed of sound increases with an increase in temperature in a given medium.
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