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Acoustics of the Atmosphere and Meteorology
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What is the primary mechanism responsible for the propagation of sound waves in the atmosphere?
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Molecular collisions
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Sound waves are mechanical waves that require a medium for propagation. In the atmosphere, sound waves are transmitted through molecular collisions, where the energy of the wave is transferred from one molecule to another.