Modeling Waves through Mediums

Front

What is a medium in the context of wave propagation?

Back

A medium is the substance through which a wave can travel.

Front

What type of wave can travel with or without a medium?

Back

An electromagnetic wave.

Front

Which state of matter does sound travel fastest through?

Back

Sound travels fastest through solids.

Front

In which state of matter does sound travel slowest?

Back

Sound travels slowest through gases.

Front

What are the three states of matter through which sound travels, in order of speed?

Back

Solids, liquids, gases.

Front

Can sound travel through a vacuum? Why or why not?

Back

No, sound cannot travel through a vacuum because it requires a medium to propagate.

Front

What is the relationship between the density of a medium and the speed of sound?

Back

Generally, sound travels faster in denser media, but this is also influenced by the medium's elasticity.

Front

What is an example of a medium for sound waves?

Back

Air, water, and solids like metal are examples of media for sound waves.

Front

What happens to light when it is absorbed by a medium?

Back

When light is absorbed by a medium, its energy is converted into other forms, such as heat.

Front

What is the difference between mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves?

Back

Mechanical waves require a medium to travel through, while electromagnetic waves do not.