Sound waves are simply __________.
A)the vibration of the molecules of the air surrounding us
B)the impact of acoustrons in the air
C)a form of electronic radiation
D)photons

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sound waves are physical waves and result from the vibration of molecules in the medium through which they travel. In the case of our everyday experience, these are molecules of air. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. Option B is not a valid scientific term, option C is incorrect because sound waves are not a form of electronic radiation and option D refers to photons which are associated with electromagnetic waves, not sound waves.

Sound Waves Are Simply __________