Question
A sound wave can be used to shatter a wine glass. This can be explained by which of these?
Responses
A Sound is a compression wave.Sound is a compression wave.
B The sound will interfere with the molecules in the glass.The sound will interfere with the molecules in the glass.
C The sound resonantes at the natural frequency of the glass.The sound resonantes at the natural frequency of the glass.
D If a sound is loud enough it will have enough energy to break the glass.
Responses
A Sound is a compression wave.Sound is a compression wave.
B The sound will interfere with the molecules in the glass.The sound will interfere with the molecules in the glass.
C The sound resonantes at the natural frequency of the glass.The sound resonantes at the natural frequency of the glass.
D If a sound is loud enough it will have enough energy to break the glass.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best explanation for why a sound wave can shatter a wine glass is:
C. The sound resonates at the natural frequency of the glass.
When a sound wave matches the natural frequency of the glass, it can cause the glass to vibrate with increasing amplitude, potentially leading to its shattering. This phenomenon is known as resonance.
C. The sound resonates at the natural frequency of the glass.
When a sound wave matches the natural frequency of the glass, it can cause the glass to vibrate with increasing amplitude, potentially leading to its shattering. This phenomenon is known as resonance.