Which of the following statements is true about sound waves? (2023)

Practice Questions

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Which of the following statements is true about sound waves? (2023)
  1. They can travel through a vacuum
  2. They are transverse waves
  3. They require a medium to travel
  4. They travel faster in air than in water

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following statements is true about sound waves? (2023)
  • Step 1: Understand what sound waves are. Sound waves are vibrations that travel through different materials.
  • Step 2: Identify what a medium is. A medium is a substance like a solid, liquid, or gas that allows sound to travel.
  • Step 3: Learn about a vacuum. A vacuum is a space that has no matter in it, meaning there are no solids, liquids, or gases.
  • Step 4: Realize that sound needs something to travel through. Since a vacuum has no medium, sound cannot travel through it.
  • Step 5: Conclude that sound waves require a medium to travel and cannot move through a vacuum.
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