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Question 24 of 27 How does a sound wave travel through a medium? A. By oscillations in the electrical and magnetic fields of the medium B. By the transmission of particles of the medium C. By transverse oscillations of particles of the medium D. By longitudinal oscillations of particles of the medium SUBMIT​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

D. By longitudinal oscillations of particles of the medium

Sound waves travel through a medium by causing longitudinal oscillations (back-and-forth vibrations) of the particles in that medium. In other words, the particles of the medium move in the same direction as the wave is propagating. This creates a chain reaction, where one particle's movement influences the next particle, and so on, allowing the sound wave to propagate through the medium. The motion of the particles is responsible for carrying the energy of the sound wave from the source to our ears, allowing us to hear the sound.

Answer 2

D. By longitudinal oscillations of particles of the medium

Step-by-step explanation:

Sound waves are longitudinal waves, which means that the particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave. When a sound wave is created, the particles of the medium are displaced from their equilibrium position. These displaced particles then collide with neighboring particles, causing them to be displaced as well. This process continues, with the vibrations of the particles being transmitted through the medium.

The other options are incorrect.

• Option A is incorrect because sound waves do not involve the transmission of electrical and magnetic fields.
• Option B is incorrect because sound waves do not involve the transmission of particles of the medium.
• Option C is incorrect because sound waves are not transverse waves. Transverse waves involve the vibrations of particles perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

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