Which one of the following does <strong>NOT</strong> apply to sound waves in fluids?
- A. They transport energy
- B. They need a medium to travel
- C. They are transverse ✓
- D. They travel faster in liquids than in gases
Correct Answer: C. They are transverse
Explanation
Sound waves propagate as longitudinal waves in fluids, not as transverse waves.
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