Nature of sound in air: Wave classification. Sound waves traveling through air belong to which category of waves by particle motion and medium requirement? Choose the correct option.
IIT JEE
Physics
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ALongitudinal mechanical waves
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BTransverse electromagnetic waves
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CTransverse mechanical waves
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DStanding electromagnetic waves
Answer
Correct Answer: Longitudinal mechanical waves
Explanation
Concept
- Sound in air requires a medium → mechanical wave.
- Air particles oscillate parallel to propagation → longitudinal.
Final AnswerLongitudinal mechanical waves