Shock Waves Occur When

question 41

Multiple Choice

Shock waves occur when

• A) the frequency of the waves is the resonant frequency of the system.
• B) the amplitude of waves exceeds the critical shock value.
• C) two waves from different sources collide with each other.
• D) the wave source is traveling at a speed greater than the wave speed.
• E) the period of the waves matches the lifetime of the waves.

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Definitions:

Homogeneous Catalyst

A catalyst that is in the same phase (solid, liquid, or gas) as the reactants, facilitating the reaction uniformly.

Physical State

The physical state refers to the distinct forms that different phases of matter take on, primarily solid, liquid, and gas.

Reactant

A substance that undergoes chemical changes in a reaction.

Reaction Intermediate

A transient species formed during a chemical reaction that does not appear in the overall reaction equation.