Multiple choice

When a sound wave moves it transports

  1. mass

  2. sound

  3. energy

  4. All the above

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sound waves are mechanical waves that transport energy through a medium. They do not transport mass (particles only oscillate) and do not transport 'sound' itself - sound is the energy wave. The wave carries energy from source to receiver.