Sound travels in the form of _____.

waves

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particles

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either particles or waves, depending on the medium

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both as waves and particles

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waves

Sound travels as a wave in the form of pressure variations in all mediums. During the propagation of sound, particles of the medium oscillate to and fro about their mean position. Thus, a material medium is required for the propogation of sound.

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