How is sound produced?

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Sound is produced by the vibrating objects.

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Chapter 7: Sound - Production and Propagation of Sound [Page 278]

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Production and Propagation of Sound | Q 2 | Page 278

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In case of longitudinal waves, the particles of the medium vibrate:

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