Which of the following statement is correct regarding the propagation of sound waves?
A
By a particle moving from one place to another
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B
By a particle moving about its fixed position, and influencing the particle next to it to do the same, and passing the trend to subsequent particles.
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C
Both A and B
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is C Both A and B When sound wave propagates through a medium, the particles don't permanently move from one place to another. Instead, they oscillate about their position and influence the next particle to do the same.