Physics
Grade-9
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Question

For which of the following do the longitudinal waves exist?

  1. Vacuum
  2. Water
  3. Both (b) and (d)
  4. Air

Hint:

Longitudinal waves require medium to travel

The correct answer is: Both (b) and (d)


    As longitudinal waves depend on motion of particles they require a medium

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