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What type of wave is sound? Question 1 options: light transverse surface longitudinal

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Alejandro R. answered • 06/06/18

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Sound waves are longitudinal waves. They are vibrations that travel as pressure waves. The oscillations happen parallel to the direction the wave is traveling on. Transversal waves have oscillations perpendicular to the direction the wave is traveling on. 
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