If a soundproof door is almost shut but still leaves a small opening, what wave phenomenon is responsible for someone being able to hear sound from the room while standing by the wall to the side of the opening?

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Miranda Tanner

Physics

7 May, 10:01

If a soundproof door is almost shut but still leaves a small opening, what wave phenomenon is responsible for someone being able to hear sound from the room while standing by the wall to the side of the opening?

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The wave that is responsible for someone being able to hear sound from the room while standing by the wall to the side of the opening is the sound waves. sound waves that travels through air are longitudinal waves. this waves with compression and rarefaction.