The sound from a bell in an enclosed jar gradually faints away while the jar...

PHYSICS
WAEC 1991

The sound from a bell in an enclosed jar gradually faints away while the jar is being evacuated. Which of the following explains this observation?

  • A. the pressue is reduced
  • B. the sound waves are pumped out
  • C. the waves are absorbed in the inner walls
  • D. There is no more material medium

Correct Answer: D. There is no more material medium



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