Sound Energy

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What can sound travel through?

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Sound can travel through solids, liquids, and gases.

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Does sound travel through solids?

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Yes, sound travels through solids.

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What is the form in which sound travels?

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Sound travels in the form of waves.

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Why can't we hear sound in outer space?

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We cannot hear sound in outer space because it is a vacuum or empty space, so there is not a medium for sound to travel.

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What does it mean to vibrate?

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To vibrate means to move back and forth very fast.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.

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What is a medium in the context of sound?

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A medium is a substance through which sound waves can travel, such as air, water, or solids.

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Can sound travel through a vacuum?

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No, sound cannot travel through a vacuum because there are no particles to transmit the sound waves.

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What happens to sound waves when they hit a solid object?

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When sound waves hit a solid object, they can be reflected, absorbed, or transmitted.

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What is the speed of sound in air?

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The speed of sound in air at room temperature is approximately 343 meters per second.