Question

Which type of movement sets up a sound wave

Answer 1

Answer:

For a sound wave traveling through air, the vibrations of the particles are best described as longitudinal. Longitudinal waves are waves in which the motion of the individual particles of the medium is in a direction that is parallel to the direction of energy transport.

Answer 2

ANSWER:

Longitudinal movement sets up sound wave.  

EXPLANATION:

     Sound waves are form of energy. They travel through a medium such as "air, water, metal" or wood in a longitudinal movement. In the longitudinal movement, the air molecules move in a direction that is "parallel" to the direction in which movement happens.

     Sound waves travel in same way. For example, a string when vibrated, moves in forward direction. This vibration moves in the direction that is parallel to the direction in which wave moves.