Multiple choice

Sound waves are

  1. electromagnetic waves

  2. electronic waves

  3. radio waves

  4. longitudinal waves
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sound waves are longitudinal mechanical waves where particles oscillate parallel to the direction of wave propagation. They create compressions and rarefactions. Electromagnetic, electronic, and radio waves are transverse waves that don't require a medium.

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