Question

In air medium, sound is propagated

• A. along a straight path
• B. as a sound ray
• C. as a longitudinal wave
• D. none of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C

as a longitudinal wave

Explanation for correct option:

1. Sound is a mechanical wave.
2. In air sound waves are longitudinal waves.

Explanation for incorrect option:

Option (A): along a straight path

1. In air, it travels in the form of disturbance in all directions.

Option (B): as a sound ray

1. Sound wave is not a ray as it does not continue endlessly in any one direction.

Hence, Option (C) is correct option.