Which of the following statement(s) depict the characteristics of sound waves?

Transport matter only

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Propagate as oscillation of particles of matter

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Transport energy only

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Need medium to travel

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Solution

The correct option is D Need medium to travel
Sound waves are mechanical waves. Thus, they require medium to propagate. Sound waves propagate when particles of medium oscillate.
Particles do not move from their equilibrium position. They only make to and fro motion. So, only energy is transported when sound wave propagates.

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