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MissTica
3 years ago
8

How fast do sound waves travel in air? How does this compare to the speed of light waves?

Physics
1 answer:
katovenus [111]3 years ago
3 0
Soundwaves are longitudinal waves whereas light (electromagnetic waves) are transverse waves.
Soundwaves oscillate parallel to the direction of propagation.
Light waves oscillate at right angles to the direction of propagation.
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