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| − | '''Sound''' is a disturbance, caused by variations in [[pressure]], that travels as [[waves]] through a [[medium]] such as air or water, disturbing molecules on the way. The study of sound is known as [[acoustics]]. Humans detect sound waves through their [[ears]]. | + | '''Sound''' is a disturbance, caused by variations in [[pressure]], that travels as longitudinal [[waves]] through a [[medium]] such as air or water, disturbing molecules on the way. The study of sound is known as [[acoustics]]. Humans detect sound waves through their [[ears]]. |
[[Image:Varma Lady with Sitar.jpg|thumb|left|Lady with Sitar by Ravi Varma.]] | [[Image:Varma Lady with Sitar.jpg|thumb|left|Lady with Sitar by Ravi Varma.]] | ||
Revision as of 15:35, May 13, 2009
Sound is a disturbance, caused by variations in pressure, that travels as longitudinal waves through a medium such as air or water, disturbing molecules on the way. The study of sound is known as acoustics. Humans detect sound waves through their ears.
