When the sound waves strike the wall of the building, most of them bounce back toward the woman, and she hears an echo of her voice. An echo is just one example of how waves interact with matter.
- What are four ways that waves interact with matter?
- What are three ways waves interact with matter?
- Are sound waves an example of matter?
- What are examples of sound waves?
What are four ways that waves interact with matter?
These ways that waves may interact with matter are called reflection, refraction, diffraction, and interference.
What are three ways waves interact with matter?
Besides bouncing back like an echo, waves may bend or spread out when they strike a new medium. These three ways that waves may interact with matter are called reflection, refraction, and diffraction.
Are sound waves an example of matter?
Sound is a little different in that it is the propagation of a pressure wave through a medium of particles. Since it is a wave, it is not considered a form of matter.
What are examples of sound waves?
Everyday Examples of Sound Energy
- an air conditioning fan.
- an airplane taking off.
- a ballerina dancing in toe shoes.
- a balloon popping.
- the bell dinging on a microwave.
- a boombox blaring.
- a broom swishing.
- a buzzing bee.