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Which of the following is a characteristic of sound waves?
Which of the following is a characteristic of sound waves?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Understand wave types
Sound waves are mechanical waves where particles vibrate parallel to the direction of wave propagation.Step 2: Apply the concept
Longitudinal waves have particle vibration parallel to wave direction, which matches sound waves. Transverse waves have perpendicular vibrations, typical of light waves. Sound cannot travel through vacuum and is slower than light.Final Answer:
They are longitudinal waves → Option BQuick Check:
Sound wave type = Longitudinal wave ✅
Quick Trick: Remember: Sound Longitudinal, Light Transverse (SLT).
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Confusing sound as transverse or electromagnetic wave.
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