Question 48 of 70 in Light and Sound

Sound Waves

1 mark · Easy

What type of wave are sound waves in air (longitudinal or transverse)?

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Longitudinal

Also accept: longitudinal wave

Common mistakes: transverse

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B1 · 1 mark · Correct type identified as longitudinal.

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Sound waves in air are longitudinal waves.

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