The motion of the particles of a medium when a sound wave is passing through it is:

rotatory

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

random

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

oscillatory

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

translatory

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C
oscillatory

Oscillatory motion is executed by the particles of the medium due to the wave propagation.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

300

0.1

Complete the following sentences :

(a) Sound can not travel through ___, but it requires a ___ .

(b) When sound travels in a medium, the particles of medium ___ but the disturbance ___ .

(d) A transverse wave is composed of crest and ___ .

(e) Wave velocity = ___ x wavelength.

300 H z

0.1 c m

Three statements regarding the propagation of sound waves.

I Sound waves propagate through a series of crests and troughs.

II Sound waves require a material medium for their propagation.

III The propagation of sound waves is attributed to the motion of particles.

Among the given statements,

Join BYJU'S Learning Program