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How does sound from a sound producing body travel through air to reach our ears?

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through crest and troughs

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through compression and rarefaction

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both

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none

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Solution

The correct option is B through compression and rarefaction
Sound from a sound producing body travel through air to reach our ears by making regular compression and rarefaction.

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