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Transverse & Longitudinal Waves

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TRUE OR FALSE: Sound travels in air in the form of longitudinal waves.
if false, explain why

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Dear Student,

The statement is true.
Sound travels in air in the form of longitudinal waves because particles in the air vibrates parallel to the direction in which the sound waves move.

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