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2007-03-02 09:59:36 · 5 answers · asked by charles b 3 in Science & Mathematics Physics

5 answers

Yes.

The gravity creates gradient of density, thus affecting
the transmission of sound moving from one layer
to another.

One commonly known example is existence of
reflective layers of inversion of water in the ocean, routinely
used by combat submairines to evade detection
by the enemy.

2007-03-02 10:36:10 · answer #1 · answered by Alexander 6 · 1 0

Absolutely not! Sound travels in waves through one or more media without any effect by gravity. It behaves exactly as the general laws of wave phenomena.
The waves can be reflected, the velocity is changed when moving from media of one density to a differing density. There is partial reflection at a media change.
Sound cannot exist in a vacuum because there is no means for the waves to travel.

2007-03-02 10:16:08 · answer #2 · answered by KingGeorge 5 · 1 0

Sound or noise will no longer be able to be mentioned to have weight in the classic experience. the sensation of sound is by way of the vibrations in the medium surrounding the ear drum. the respond on your question perhaps lies in the certainty that a pin is powerful small and heavy, while a ping pong ball is easy gentle and massive. you're able to do one difficulty. See no count in case you could hear the ping pong ball falling on the floor from the flat decrease than. could be you will no count if it fairly is hit with lots speed to atone for the decrease mass. Vibrations created remember on the momentum transferred. additionally issues falling down boost their speed on a similar time as the flaws going up lose speed. additionally easy issues like ping pong ball attain terminal speed very rapidly. because of the fact of viscosity of air.

2016-12-14 09:13:04 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

No. In the space (in a spaceship) is the same transmission as on earth.

2007-03-02 10:15:40 · answer #4 · answered by wolf 6 · 0 1

I would think so, because sound is just a vibration of particles of matter, and those particles of matter are obviously affected by gravity

2007-03-02 10:02:35 · answer #5 · answered by MLBfreek35 5 · 2 2

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