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Speed of sound

physical science Maturity 7-9

Sound is a fast shake.

FA-18 Hornet breaking sound barrier (7 July 1999) - filtered.jpg
FA-18 Hornet breaking sound barrier (7 July 1999) - filtered.jpg
It travels through the air. It moves very quickly. It can even move through water. It moves through hard things too. Sound helps us hear the world. Can you hear a loud sound?

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