Wave Mechanics Question 756

Question: The sound carried by air from a sitar to a listener is a wave of the following type

[MP PMT 1987; RPET 2001]

Options:

A) Longitudinal stationary

B) Transverse progressive

C) Transverse stationary

D) Longitudinal progressive

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Observer receives sound waves (music) which are longitudinal progressive waves.