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What is the nature of sound waves travelling through air?

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Transverse

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Longitudinal

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Can be longitudinal or transverse

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Electromagnetic

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Solution

The correct option is B Longitudinal
Sound waves in air are longitudinal in nature. The air particles oscillate parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

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