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Explain wave velocity.
Wave velocity is the distance traveled by a wave in a specific direction within a medium in a unit of time.
Wave velocity is the distance traveled by a wave in a specific direction within a medium in a unit of time.
See lessHow is sound defined?
Sound is the energy originating from a vibrating object, traveling through a continuous and elastic medium, reaching our ears, and producing the sensation of hearing.
Sound is the energy originating from a vibrating object, traveling through a continuous and elastic medium, reaching our ears, and producing the sensation of hearing.
See lessWhat characterizes a longitudinal wave?
A longitudinal wave occurs when the direction of vibration of the particle aligns with the direction of wave propagation, creating a wave with parallel movements.
A longitudinal wave occurs when the direction of vibration of the particle aligns with the direction of wave propagation, creating a wave with parallel movements.
See lessDefine a half wave.
If the direction of vibration of a particle is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation, the resulting wave is termed a half wave.
If the direction of vibration of a particle is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation, the resulting wave is termed a half wave.
See lessWhat is a wave?
A wave is a periodic movement that travels through a medium, utilizing periodic vibrations of the medium's particles to transmit energy from one place to another, without displacing the particles themselves.
A wave is a periodic movement that travels through a medium, utilizing periodic vibrations of the medium’s particles to transmit energy from one place to another, without displacing the particles themselves.
See lessHow is the humidity of a place determined?
Humidity is the indicator of the amount of water vapor in the air of a location, signifying how dry or wet the air is.
Humidity is the indicator of the amount of water vapor in the air of a location, signifying how dry or wet the air is.
See lessWhat is relative humidity in atmospheric science?
Relative humidity is the ratio of the mass of water vapor present in a given volume of air at a specific temperature to the mass of water vapor required to saturate that volume of air at the same temperature.
Relative humidity is the ratio of the mass of water vapor present in a given volume of air at a specific temperature to the mass of water vapor required to saturate that volume of air at the same temperature.
See lessHow is the absolute humidity of air defined?
The amount of water vapor present in a unit volume of air at a given time is termed as the absolute humidity of that air.
The amount of water vapor present in a unit volume of air at a given time is termed as the absolute humidity of that air.
See lessWhat occurs when the temperature drops below the dew point?
When the temperature falls below the dew point, the excess water vapor needed to saturate the air condenses into tiny water droplets, resulting in dew.
When the temperature falls below the dew point, the excess water vapor needed to saturate the air condenses into tiny water droplets, resulting in dew.
See lessWhat does hygrometry deal with in physics?
The branch of physics that deals with determining the amount of water vapor in a given volume of air is called hygrometry.
The branch of physics that deals with determining the amount of water vapor in a given volume of air is called hygrometry.
See lessWhat are water particles floating together over a large area called?
Water particles that float together over a large area are referred to as fog.
Water particles that float together over a large area are referred to as fog.
See lessDefine the dew point of air.
The temperature at which a given volume of air becomes saturated with water vapor is referred to as the dew point of that air.
The temperature at which a given volume of air becomes saturated with water vapor is referred to as the dew point of that air.
See lessWhat is meant by relative vapor pressure?
The maximum pressure that vapor in a confined space can exert at a given temperature is termed as the saturated vapor pressure, also known as relative vapor pressure.
The maximum pressure that vapor in a confined space can exert at a given temperature is termed as the saturated vapor pressure, also known as relative vapor pressure.
See lessDefine vapor pressure in the context of liquids turning into vapor.
Vapor pressure is the pressure exerted by the vapor produced through the vaporization of a liquid at any temperature, usually on the surface in contact with it.
Vapor pressure is the pressure exerted by the vapor produced through the vaporization of a liquid at any temperature, usually on the surface in contact with it.
See lessWhat is the process of evaporation?
Evaporation is the gradual transformation of a liquid into vapor from the surface of the liquid at any temperature.
Evaporation is the gradual transformation of a liquid into vapor from the surface of the liquid at any temperature.
See lessHow are degrees of freedom defined in a dynamic system?
The number of coordinates required to precisely express the state or position of a dynamic system is termed the degrees of freedom of that system.
The number of coordinates required to precisely express the state or position of a dynamic system is termed the degrees of freedom of that system.
See lessExplain the principle of power sharing in a kinetic system.
The total energy of a kinetic system in thermal equilibrium is distributed equally among the degrees of freedom, and the energy per degree of freedom is 1/2 * KT.
The total energy of a kinetic system in thermal equilibrium is distributed equally among the degrees of freedom, and the energy per degree of freedom is 1/2 * KT.
See lessWhat is the universal gas constant?
The universal gas constant is the amount of work done by one element of an ideal gas in raising its temperature by one degree.
The universal gas constant is the amount of work done by one element of an ideal gas in raising its temperature by one degree.
See lessDefine standard temperature in gas measurements.
Proof temperature is the temperature at which ice melts into water under proof pressure or water freezes into ice; it is 0°C on the Celsius scale and 273 K on the absolute scale.
Proof temperature is the temperature at which ice melts into water under proof pressure or water freezes into ice; it is 0°C on the Celsius scale and 273 K on the absolute scale.
See lessExplain the concept of standard pressure.
Proof pressure is the pressure exerted by a vertical column of dry and pure mercury, 760 mm high, at 0°C or 273.16 K at 45° latitude at sea level.
Proof pressure is the pressure exerted by a vertical column of dry and pure mercury, 760 mm high, at 0°C or 273.16 K at 45° latitude at sea level.
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