Multiple choice

Sound travels in a ------

  1. Straight line

  2. Transversal wave motion

  3. Longitudinal wave motion

  4. Rotatory wave motion

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Sound travels as longitudinal waves where particles oscillate parallel to the direction of wave propagation. This creates regions of compression and rarefaction as the wave moves through a medium.