Understanding Sound Waves

What type of wave is sound classified as?

• Transverse wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Electromagnetic wave

• Surface wave

What happens to air molecules in front of a speaker when sound is produced?

• They move upwards

• They oscillate back and forth

• They move in a circular motion

• They remain stationary

In which medium does sound travel the fastest?

• Water

• Steel

• Air

• Vacuum

Why can't sound travel in space?

• Sound waves are absorbed by dark matter

• Space is too vast

• There are no particles to carry the sound

• Space is too cold

Why does sound travel faster in solids compared to gases?

• Solids have more energy

• Solids are denser

• Particles in solids are closer together

• Solids are colder