Sound Waves

Front

What cannot sound waves travel through?

Back

Empty space.

Front

In which medium do sound waves travel fastest?

Back

Solids.

Front

What type of wave makes particles move back and forth?

Back

Longitudinal wave.

Front

What do sound waves require to travel through?

Back

A medium.

Front

What are the two components of longitudinal waves?

Back

Compressions and rarefactions.

Front

What is a medium in the context of sound waves?

Back

A substance (solid, liquid, or gas) through which sound travels.

Front

What is the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves?

Back

Longitudinal waves move particles parallel to the wave direction, while transverse waves move particles perpendicular to the wave direction.

Front

Can sound travel in a vacuum?

Back

No, sound cannot travel in a vacuum.

Front

What happens to sound speed as the temperature of a medium increases?

Back

Sound speed increases with temperature.

Front

What is the term for the highest point of a transverse wave?

Back

Crest.