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Reflection of Sound

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Sound and light waves:

A

have similar wavelength

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B

obey the laws of reflection

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C

travel as longitudinal waves

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D

travel through vacuum

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Solution

The correct option is C
travel as longitudinal waves

Sound and light waves both obey the laws of reflection.

Light is a transverse wave, while sound is a longitudinal wave. Sound cannot travel through the vacuum.

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