Sound waves are transverse mechanical waves.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Sound is produced due to the vibration of different objects. Sound travels as a longitudinal wave through a material medium. Sound travels as successive compressions and rarefactions in the medium.

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Match the following

1. Sound waves (i) Mechanical wave

2. Light waves (ii) Non-mechanical waves

3. Waves on a string (iii) Transverse waves

(iv) Longitudinal waves

Why are sound waves called mechanical waves?

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