Sound is an example of

longitudinal wave

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transverse wave

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a wave that can travel through a vacuum

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a wave that does not transmit energy

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The correct option is A
longitudinal wave

Longitudinal waves are always characterized by the motion of particles being parallel to wave motion. For example, a sound wave travels from the lips of a speaker to the ear of a listener, where the particles of air vibrate to and fro in the same direction by transferring the energy. Hence, the sound is a classic example of a longitudinal wave.

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