Sound Waves
Which of the following is mechanical wave?
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Why is sound wave called a longitudinal wave?
Solution
The vibration of medium that travel along or parallel to the direction of wave is called a longitudinal wave. In a sound wave, the particles of the medium vibrate in the direction parallel to the direction of propagation of disturbances.
Hence, a sound wave is called a longitudinal wave.
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Sound Waves
Which of the following is the longitudinal wave?
Sound Waves
Explain why (or how): (a) in a sound wave, a displacement node is a pressure antinode and vice versa, (b) bats can ascertain distances directions, nature and sizes of the obstacles without any "eyes" (c) a violin note and sitar note may have the same frequency, yet we can distinguish between the two notes, (d) solids can support both longitudinal and transverse waves, but only longitudinal waves can propagate in gases, and (e) the shape of a pulse gets distorted during propagation in a dispersive medium.
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