If a longitudinal wave travels from East to West, then the particles of air move in:

North-South

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South-East

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East-West

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North-West

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Solution

The correct option is C East-West
In a longitudinal wave, the particles of the medium move in a direction parallel to the direction of energy transport. Therefore, when the sound wave travels from east to west, the air particles also move parallel to the same direction. Hence the air particles also move in east-west direction.

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