Which type of wave is sound in air?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Longitudinal wave
- Step 1: Particles oscillate parallel to the direction of travel. Answer: Longitudinal wave. Why not the others: Transverse wave, Electromagnetic wave and Surface wave don't fit.
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