alleryStart learning →Sound waves in air are classified as
Atransverse waves
Blongitudinal waves
Cgamma-ray waves
Dmatter waves
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. longitudinal waves
Air particles oscillate parallel to the direction of travel, forming compressions and rarefactions.
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