1. When a sound wave passes through a medium, particles of the medium oscillate back and forth around their equilibrium positions. This movement creates alternating regions of compression and rarefaction, transmitting the sound energy.

    When a sound wave passes through a medium, particles of the medium oscillate back and forth around their equilibrium positions. This movement creates alternating regions of compression and rarefaction, transmitting the sound energy.

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  2. A wave is a disturbance that travels through a medium by causing neighboring particles to oscillate. As the wave propagates, it transfers energy from one point to another without permanently displacing the particles of the medium.

    A wave is a disturbance that travels through a medium by causing neighboring particles to oscillate. As the wave propagates, it transfers energy from one point to another without permanently displacing the particles of the medium.

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  3. Vibrations travel through the medium to carry sound to your ear. These vibrations are initiated by a source, such as a vibrating object, and propagate as longitudinal waves, transmitting sound energy.

    Vibrations travel through the medium to carry sound to your ear. These vibrations are initiated by a source, such as a vibrating object, and propagate as longitudinal waves, transmitting sound energy.

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  4. A particle of the medium transmits sound to an adjacent particle by transferring energy through collisions or interactions. This causes the neighboring particle to oscillate, continuing the propagation of the sound wave through the medium.

    A particle of the medium transmits sound to an adjacent particle by transferring energy through collisions or interactions. This causes the neighboring particle to oscillate, continuing the propagation of the sound wave through the medium.

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  5. No, the particles of the medium do not travel all the way from the vibrating object to the ear. Instead, they oscillate in place, transmitting energy from one particle to another to propagate the sound wave.

    No, the particles of the medium do not travel all the way from the vibrating object to the ear. Instead, they oscillate in place, transmitting energy from one particle to another to propagate the sound wave.

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