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    Physics
    Grade-8
    Easy

    Question

    Sound waves are ______ waves.

    1. Transverse
    2. Longitudinal
    3. Mechanical
    4. 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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