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प्रश्न
Which of the following terms apply to sound waves in air and which to water waves?
Transverse, Rarefaction, Trough, Crest, Compression, Longitudinal
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उत्तर
Sound waves in air are longitudinal in nature because it forms successive compressions and rarefactions due to the continuous pressure variation.
Water waves are transverse in nature because it forms successive crests and troughs.
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