Physics · Sound
Which of the following best describes a shock wave?
- 1An ordinary low-frequency acoustic wave
- 2A transverse wave traveling through a vacuum
- 3The propagation of a sharp, high-amplitude disturbance through a medium✓
- 4A thermal wave produced by electromagnetic radiation
Correct answer
The propagation of a sharp, high-amplitude disturbance through a medium
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