Explain how a sound wave travels through air.

Physics

Question
Explain how a sound wave travels through air.
Answer

A sound wave is a type of mechanical wave that propagates through a medium, such as air, by the vibration of particles in the medium. As the particles vibrate, they create a pressure wave that travels through the air, carrying the sound energy from the source to the listener.

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A sound wave is a type of mechanical wave that propagates through a medium, such as air, by the vibration of particles in the medium. When...
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