sound waves are transfer waves true or false give reason
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The correct question should be:
Sound waves are 'transverse waves'- true or false; Give reason.
The given statement is false as sound waves are longitudinal in nature.
However, sound waves behave or propagate as longitudinal waves in liquids and gases whereas it propagates as transverse waves in solids.
* Longitudinal waves are the ones that vibrate along the direction of propagation of the wave.
These can be propagated through solids, liquids and gases.
* Transverse waves are the ones that vibrate at a perpendicular direction compared to the direction of propagation of the wave.
These can travel through solids and liquids( only surfaces) but not gases.
Example: light waves.
Sound waves are transverse waves and longitudinal waves
Explanation:
Sound waves when travels through solid medium in a perpendicular direction to the wave.
Example-This wave is created on the membrane of drum, it is also created on the membrane of drum.
The direction of sound can be seen through parabolic mirror.