Which statement describes a sound wave?
A)It is a transverse wave.
B)It is a pressure wave produced when particles of medium are moved from the source of the sound to the receiver.
C)It is a longitudinal wave.
D)The medium's particles oscillate perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

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Sound waves are longitudinal waves where the particles of the medium oscillate parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

Which Statement Describes a Sound Wave