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sound wave

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  • Sound waves travel at a certain velocity, called (not surprisingly) “the speed of sound.” Like all waves, the speed of sound depends on the wavelength and frequency of the wave
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speed of sound

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  • The speed of sound waves depends on the medium through which the waves are passing. Some materials transmit sound faster than others. Here is a table showing the speed of sound in some different media
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intensity (I)

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  • the sound energy striking a given area per second

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