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Define a longitudinal wave.
Think about how sound travels.
What is compression in a sound wave?
Opposite of rarefaction.
What type of wave is a sound wave?
Think about how sound travels through air.
True or False: Sound travels fastest in gases.
Consider the arrangement of particles in different states of matter.
A sound wave travels in air at a temperature of 15°C. Calculate its speed using the formula provided.
Don't forget to plug the temperature into the speed of sound equation!
Describe how the Doppler effect might impact sound from a moving ambulance.
Think about how the frequency of sound changes as the source moves relative to you.
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