2006-12-12 14:49:42 · 5 answers · asked by lover. 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
It can be both transverse and longitudinal. While sound waves travelling through gases, vibration of air column in an organ pipe are examples of longitudinal waves, vibration of strings in a stringed instrument and vibration of membrane in a drum are the examples transverse waves
2006-12-12 17:24:11 · answer #1 · answered by saudipta c 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sound is only a longitudinal wave. Sound is created through alternating pressure variations through a medium. The pressure variations propagate in the same direction as the motion of the wave, so they are sometimes called pressure waves. Our ears and brain detects the pressure differences and interpret that into sound.
2006-12-13 08:10:54 · answer #2 · answered by erasure025 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can be both. When sound travels through solids it can be either a longitudinal (P-wave) or transverse (S-wave). When travelling through liquids and gases, then only P waves can exist.
2006-12-12 20:44:42 · answer #3 · answered by Armitage S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This ain't too hard to fig,out is it? basically sound will take the path of least resistance and that is horizontal rather than vertical easier path ....thats your answer,no great mystery ...
2016-05-23 16:47:42 · answer #4 · answered by Greta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
transverse.
2006-12-12 14:52:50 · answer #5 · answered by freddelorme35 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋