2007-03-30 09:46:34 · 5 answers · asked by mysterious_qt 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
In a non-dispersive medium sound speed is independent of sound frequency.
In a dispersive medium sound speed is a function of sound frequency.
2007-03-30 10:06:17 · answer #1 · answered by Tiger820 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not exactly. The speed of sound is generally independent of frequency, depending more on temperature. However, if you have a higher frequency, then you give heat less time to escape during compression, so technically the speed WILL be closer to the theoretically determined value.
But in general I think the answer you're looking for is no :)
2007-03-30 09:53:41 · answer #2 · answered by kakaka 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About halfway down the wiki page and it talks about the slight variation due to frequency.
2007-03-30 09:56:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course not! When you listen to a band play a song, does the lead guitar reach you before the bass guitar? Of course not, or it would sound horrible!!!
2007-03-30 09:58:20 · answer #4 · answered by Boozer 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
yes they do.
2007-03-30 09:51:07 · answer #5 · answered by gjmb1960 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋