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Wave and Particle Motion of Waves

Sound is a.

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Sound is a_______.

A

Longitudinal wave

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B

Mechanical wave

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C

Both A and B

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Transverse wave

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Solution

The correct option is C Both A and B
Sound travels through compressions and expansions of air. The wave travels parallel to the direction of motion of the wave. Hence it is a longitudinal wave.
Sound requires a medium to propagate. Hence it is a mechanical wave.

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