What are the properties of sound waves?

robinmarian9nhn8

robinmarian9nhn8

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2022-05-14

What are the properties of sound waves?

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tomatoland45wt8wm

tomatoland45wt8wm

Beginner2022-05-15Added 19 answers

Explanation:
The most fundamental properties of sound waves are:-
1. Wavelength
2. Frequency
3. Amplitude
Most of the other properties like speed,intensity etc. can be calculated from the above three quantities.
studovnaem4z6

studovnaem4z6

Beginner2022-05-16Added 7 answers

They are longitudinal in nature - that means the disturbances are parallel to the direction of motion of the wave.
The cannot travel through a vacuum. They need a medium to travel through.
They travel fastest through solids and slowest through gases.
They obey the wave equation v = f λ and their speed through air at sea level is approximately 340m/s
They can be reflected and obey the law of reflection.
They can be refracted, diffracted, undergo superposition (interference), etc.
Their frequencies may appear different to observers in relative motion due to the Doppler Effect.

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