How sound travels across different mediums ...

What is sound?

• A form of light energy

• A form of mechanical energy

• A form of heat energy

• A form of electrical energy

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In which medium does sound travel fastest?

• Metal

• Wood

• Water

• Air

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Why does sound travel faster in water than in air?

• Water particles are farther apart

• Water particles are closer together

• Water particles are lighter

• Water particles are denser

What is the speed of sound in air?

• 350 meters per second

• 100 meters per second

• 250 meters per second

• 500 meters per second

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What happens when a spaceship explodes in space?

• You hear a loud noise

• You hear a faint noise

• You don't hear anything

• You hear a ringing sound

What is the main reason why sound cannot travel in a vacuum?

• Sound waves get absorbed in a vacuum

• There are no particles to propagate sound

• There is no air in a vacuum

• Sound waves get reflected in a vacuum

What is the main factor that determines the speed of sound in a medium?

• Density

• Volume

• Pressure

• Temperature

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What is the primary medium for sound propagation?

• Liquid

• Gas

• Solid

• Plasma

What is the main reason why sound travels faster in solids than in gases?

• Solid particles are denser

• Solid particles are lighter

• Solid particles are more elastic

• Solid particles are farther apart

What happens to the speed of sound as the medium becomes denser?

• Speed remains the same

• Speed decreases

• Speed increases

• Speed becomes zero