Physicseasy · Past Paper
Sound waves in air are characterized as which type of waves?
ATransverse waves
BElectromagnetic waves
CLongitudinal waves
DStationary waves
✓ Correct Answer: C — Longitudinal waves
Sound waves in air are longitudinal waves because the particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of wave propagation.
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