Question

Correct the incorrect statement-

As the sound wave propagates, the particles of the medium only vibrate about their mean position but do not leave their position.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

1. Sound waves travel in the form of energy where the energy flows from one point to another.
2. While the energy flows from one point to another, the energy is transferred from one particle to another by means of vibration.
3. All the particles present in the medium vibrate (oscillates) about a fixed point called as mean position, without the actual flow of matter.
4. As the sound wave propagates, the particles of the medium only vibrate about their mean position but do not leave their position.