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The sound waves in air are

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Partially longitudinal and partially transverse

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Longitudinal waves

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Transverse waves

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Seismic waves

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Solution

The correct option is B
Longitudinal waves

Sound waves are longitudinal waves and consists of compression and rarefaction.

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