Question

Why sound wave is called a longitudinal wave?

Answer 1

Answer:

The vibration of the medium that travels parallel to the direction of the wave or along in the direction of the wave, is called a longitudinal wave. The direction of particles of the medium vibrates parallel to the direction of the propagation of disturbance. Therefore, a sound wave is called a longitudinal wave.

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Answer 2

Answer:

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Explanation:

→Sound waves are called longitudinal waves because when the wave travels across a medium, the particles propagate in the same direct to the direction of the propagation of the medium.