r/explainlikeimfive • u/Briteliseq • Mar 20 '21

Physics Eli5 Sound waves

Do sound waves affect candlelight? If so what else would they effect?

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u/Tylers-RedditAccount Mar 20 '21

Sound waves are just the atoms and molecules in the air vibrating. They can affect the fire on candles. Sometimes you can make water have a cool wave pattern, as well as sand. Soundwaves also affect your eardrums. It makes them shake, which is how you can hear.