Look at the following figure and choose the correct statement regarding sound propagation in this case.

Sound travels only as a transverse wave.

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Sound travels as both transverse and longitudinal waves.

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Sound travels only as a longitudinal wave.

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Sound does not travel as sound requires air as a medium for its propagation.

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Solution

The correct option is B
Sound travels as both transverse and longitudinal waves.

In the given figure, the medium for sound propagation is string which is a solid. In solids, sound travels in the form of longitudinal as well as transverse waves.

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