Which of the following does the sound wave carry while propagating through a medium?

Molecules

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Atoms

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Energy

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Electrons

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Solution

The correct option is C Energy
During the propagation of a sound wave, only energy is transferred from one point to the other without the actual flow of matter. The particles of the medium only oscillate about their mean position but do not forward themselves.

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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.

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