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Which statement correctly describes sound waves? Sound waves do not travel through a medium. Sound waves are transverse waves. Sound waves are longitudinal waves. Sound waves are not considered mechanical waves.

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Explanation :

Sound waves are the longitudinal waves. In longitudinal waves, the particles of the wave move parallel to the direction of propagation of waves.

It moves in the form of compression and rarefaction. When the particles are compact in a space the compression occurs while when they far apart form each other rarefaction occurs.

So, the correct option is (b) " Sound waves are longitudinal waves".

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Sound waves are longitudinal waves.

What is a mechanical wave?

A mechanical wave is a type of wave that do not require material medium for its propagation.

Examples of mechanical waves;

  • Sound waves
  • Water waves
  • Spring waves
  • Seismic waves

A mechanical wave can be longitudinal or transverse depending on the direction of the propagation.

Longitudinal waves

Longitudinal waves travel parallel to their direction of propagation, example sound waves.

Thus,  Sound waves are longitudinal waves.

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