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Sound travels through liquids and solids in addition to gases. Rank these stages of matter in order from slowest to fastest for transmitting sound.   1. gas, 2. liquids, 3. solids  
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Does sound travel through a vacuum? Why or why not?   No, because the transmission of sound requires a medium.  
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If the moon blew up, why wouldn't we be able to hear it?   If there are no molecules to compress & expand then there is no sound.  
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Why do we see lightning before we hear thunder?   Because sound travels slower than light.  
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When watching at a baseball game, we often hear the bat hitting the ball after we actually see the hit. Why?   because light travels faster than sound  
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If the speed of sound depended on its frequency, would you enjoy a concert sitting the second balcony? Explain.   No, not as many waves would hit you & you wouldn't be able to hear the concert  
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How is loudness of sound related to intensity?   They are physiological sensations sensed in the brain.  
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Is sound intensity or loudness subjective? Why?   Loudness is subjective because it is our interpretation of intensity.  
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How much more intense is a close whisper than a sound at the threshold of hearing?   10 x 10= 100 times louder  
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