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4 years ago

Why do soundwaves move faster than the ground than through the air

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Sati [7]4 years ago

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Answer:

Particles of matter are packed more tightly in the ground than in the air

Explanation:

the reason is that sound waves are vibrations of the molecules of the medium: therefore, if the particles of the medium are closer together (as in solids), the vibrations can be transmitted faster, and the wave can travel faster

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