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Sound is a form of longitudinal wave.


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True
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False
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Solution

The correct option is A True
  1. Sound waves travel as longitudinal waves in liquids and gases.
  2. However, in solids, they can propagate as both longitudinal and transverse waves.
  3. Longitudinal waves is the displacement of a particle in the direction of energy propagation.
  4. Longitudinal waves travel as compression and refraction.
  5. Hence the given statement is true.


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