Question

Sound waves transfer

• A. energy
• B. Momentum
• C. Both energy and momentum
• D. Only energy not momentum

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Both energy and momentum

Answer 2

Sound waves transfer both energy and momentum.

The sound wave moves by applying and releasing pressure to the particles in the medium in the direction of propagation.
Energy and momentum are also exchanged when a sound wave that mimics a mechanical wave moves.
Particles of solid or air are vibrated as sound passes through them, transferring energy.

When energy leaves a sound source, it causes patterns of disturbances called sound waves. Sound is the vibration that travels through a material like a gas, liquid, or solid as an audible wave of pressure.

The following are a few instances of sound waves:

• the tremors that occur in the throat when speaking
• The sound of a mobile phone ringing
• a musical instrument's sound

A sound is a type of wave that travels through a medium at various frequencies until it reaches our ears and is audible to us. A sound is a type of vibration that travels through a medium as mechanical waves. Solid, liquid, and gaseous media all allow for the propagation of sound waves. The sound waves travel in the solid medium relatively faster as compared to the liquid and gaseous medium.

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