Sound waves are Longitudinal Waves
Science: KS3, topic 3.3.8
Sound Waves
Sound waves are longitudinal waves. Pingu is able to hear the music in his headphones because his ear drum vibrates.
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In the context of sound waves, what is meant by a 'medium'?
Sound waves are produced by vibrating particles in a medium. What would happen to sound in space, where there are no particles for it to travel through?