How Do Sound Waves Travel?

Question 1

sound…

Answer 1

• energy in the form of vibrations that travel in waves
• they are mechanical waves (has to have a medium)
• longitudinal (travels in the same directions as particles)
• travels in rare factions and compression’s
• travels fastest through solids
• travels slower through gases

Question 2

sound can be…

Answer 2

• absorbed

- reflected (echo)