Sound

Front

One important characteristic of sound waves is that they are ___________________ waves.

Back

mechanical

Front

Sound is caused by...

Back

vibrations

Front

Sound waves must travel through _________________.

Back

a medium

Front

Vibration

Back

the back and forth movement of matter

Front

What medium does sound travel through slowest?

Back

gas

Front

Why does sound not travel in space?

Back

There is no matter in space.

Front

Why does sound travel faster in solids than in gases and liquids?

Back

Solid particles are closed to each other allowing particles to move quickly in response to vibration.

Front

Property of longitudinal wave where particles are close together is called ___________?

Back

Compression

Front

The place in a longitudinal wave where particles are far from each other is called?

Back

Rarefaction

Front

What is this?

Back

crest