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Sound Waves: Nature of Sound MCQ

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Nature of SoundEasyQuestion 31201

Question

Sound waves in air are:
  1. A
    Transverse
  2. B
    Longitudinal
    Correct
  3. C
    Electromagnetic
  4. D
    Neither transverse nor longitudinal

Correct answer

Longitudinal

Explanation

Sound propagates through alternating compressions and rarefactions — particle motion is along the direction of wave travel (longitudinal).

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