1. A ringing bell is located in a chamber. When the air is removed from the chamber, why can the bell be seen vibrating but not be heard? a. Light wave can travel through a vacuum, but sound waves cannot. b. Sound waves have greater amplitude than light waves c. Light waves travel slower than sound waves. d. Sound waves have the higher frequency than light waves.

1. A ringing bell is located in a chamber. When the air is removed from the chamber, why can the bell be seen vibrating but not be heard? a. Light wave can travel through a vacuum, but sound waves cannot. b. Sound waves have greater amplitude than light waves c. Light waves travel slower than sound waves. d. Sound waves have the higher frequency than light waves.

Inquiry into Physics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337515863

Author:Ostdiek

Publisher:Ostdiek

Chapter6: Waves And Sound

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4C

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