Is the a good describtion of what sound is?

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Start date Mar 11, 2010
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In summary, sound is a type of energy that is produced by vibrations and travels through matter as waves. It is created when an object vibrates and travels through air as sound waves. The main difference between sound and noise is that sound is organized and has a specific pattern, while noise is random and unorganized. Sound travels through matter as longitudinal waves, meaning that the particles of the medium vibrate in the same direction as the motion of the sound wave. It cannot exist in a vacuum as it requires a medium to travel through.

Mar 11, 2010

leodpenrose

Sound can be described as waves of changing pressures propagation throughout a medium?

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Mar 11, 2010

minger

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I would describe sound as the ears interpretation of said pressure fluctuations.

1. What is the definition of sound?

Sound can be defined as a type of energy that is produced by vibrations and travels through matter as waves.

2. How is sound created?

Sound is created when an object vibrates, causing the air particles around it to also vibrate. These vibrations travel through the air as sound waves.

3. What is the difference between sound and noise?

Sound is a type of energy that is organized and has a specific pattern, while noise is a random and unorganized sound that can be unpleasant to hear.

4. How does sound travel?

Sound travels through matter, such as air, water, or solids, as longitudinal waves. This means that the particles of the medium vibrate in the same direction as the motion of the sound wave.