Which statement best explains that sound waves are pressure waves?

Sound waves have regions of compressions and rarefactions.

Sound waves cannot propagate through metals.

Sound waves move perpendicular to the medium particles.

Sound waves cannot propagate through water.

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Parker Mckay

6 November, 11:26

Which statement best explains that sound waves are pressure waves?

Sound waves have regions of compressions and rarefactions.

Sound waves cannot propagate through metals.

Sound waves move perpendicular to the medium particles.

Sound waves cannot propagate through water.

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Emmett Lloyd · Answer 1

The best statement would be number 3. Sound waves move perpendicular to the medium particles.

Eddie Lawrence · Answer 2

I would say A. Sound is a mechanical wave that comes from the back and forth vibration of the particles of the medium through which the sound wave is moving.

Which statement best explains that sound waves are pressure waves?Sound waves have regions of compressions and rarefactions.Sound waves cannot propagate through metals.Sound waves move perpendicular to the medium particles.Sound waves cannot propagate through water.NextReset

Which statement best explains that sound waves are pressure waves?

Sound waves have regions of compressions and rarefactions.

Sound waves cannot propagate through metals.

Sound waves move perpendicular to the medium particles.

Sound waves cannot propagate through water.

NextReset