Physics
Grade-8
Easy
Question
Sound waves are ______ waves.
- Transverse
- Longitudinal
- Mechanical
- Both b and c
Hint:
Sound waves are longitudinal and mechanical waves.
The correct answer is: Both b and c
- Sound waves are not transverse waves because their oscillations are parallel to the direction of the energy transport.
- Sound waves are longitudinal waves.
- It comprises compressions and rarefactions.
- Sound waves are mechanical waves.
- Because they need a material medium for propagation.
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