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Multiple choice physics sound types of waves sound as a wave of disturbance sound waves are longitudinal waves

A longitudinal wave is a wave that consists of oscillations that are 

  1. perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation

  2. parallel to the direction of wave propagation

  3. radial to the direction of wave propagation

  4. none of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A longitudinal wave is a wave that consists of oscillations that are perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation

The correct option is (b)