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Sound questions

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Which statement below is true?

(Choice A)
Sound waves can propagate as longitudinal or transverse waves, depending on the transmitting medium.
(Choice B)
Sound waves are transverse waves and they propagate perpendicular to the transmitting medium.
(Choice C)
Sound waves are longitudinal waves and they propagate parallel to the transmitting medium.
(Choice D)
Sound waves can propagate as longitudinal or transverse waves, depending on the temperature.

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