waves & scientific theory and scientific law

which do sound waves travel the fastest?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• vaccum

which medium does light waves travel through the fastest?

• soild

• liquid

• gas

• vaccum

what is sound?

• vibrations we hear through waves.

• vibrations is matter.

• waves traveling through air to our ears

• vibrations traveling through matter and mediums

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do sound waves need a medium to travel?

• yes

• no

• depends on the particle arrangement.

• depends on the medium

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which spectrum is sound waves and light waves apart of?

• Electromagnetic spectrum
• Audio spectrum
• Light spectrum
• Sound spectrum

what's the difference between scientific theory and scientific law?

• A scientific theory is temporary, while a scientific law is permanent.
• A scientific theory explains why something happens, while a scientific law describes what happens under certain conditions.
• A scientific theory is always proven, while a scientific law is just a hypothesis.
• A scientific theory is based on opinion, while a scientific law is based on facts.

do light waves need a medium to travel?

• Sometimes
• Yes
• Only in certain conditions
• No

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which medium can light waves travel through the slowest?

• wood

• vaccum

• Air

• water

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what are light waves?

• Light waves are solid particles that move through space.
• Light waves are electromagnetic waves that travel at the speed of light and consist of oscillating electric and magnetic fields.
• Light waves are physical waves that can only be seen in the dark.
• Light waves are sound waves that travel at the speed of light.

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what happens to a scientific law when new information is given to prove it wrong?

• The scientific law disappears
• The scientific law is revised or replaced.
• The scientific law is proven to be correct
• The scientific law becomes a theory