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Sound Wave Propagation in Solid

Longitudinal wave showing molecular compression and rarefaction

2 Hz
340 m/s
How it works: Sound travels through solids as molecules vibrate and transfer energy to neighbors. Blue regions show compression (molecules closer), red shows rarefaction (molecules farther apart).
Compression
Rarefaction
Tip: Higher frequency = more waves. Higher velocity = faster propagation.
Reference: Sound in air ≈ 340 m/s, water ≈ 1480 m/s, steel ≈ 5960 m/s