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If sound travels faster in solids than in air then why on closing our ears we cannot hear the sound properly?
Sound travels through different mediums, including solids, liquids, and gases. However, solids are generally better at conducting sound compared to gases or liquids. So, when sound travels through a solid, it doesn't produce vibrations in the air that our ears can detect, which is why we can't hear sound traveling in solids.
Sound travels through solids by creating vibrations in the molecules of the solid material. These vibrations are then passed on from one molecule to another, causing a chain reaction that allows sound to travel through the solid medium.
Sound needs a medium to travel through, such as air, water, or a solid material. In space, there is no medium for sound to travel through, which is why we cannot hear sound in space.
Yes, sound can travel through all types of solid materials. However, some materials are better at conducting sound than others. For example, sound travels faster and more efficiently through denser materials, such as steel or concrete, compared to less dense materials like wood or plastic.
The speed of sound in solids is generally faster than the speed of sound in air. This is because sound travels more efficiently through solids due to the closely packed molecules. The speed of sound in air is approximately 343 meters per second, whereas the speed of sound in steel is approximately 5950 meters per second.