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True/False: Sound waves are produced by

vibrating molecules in a direction
perpendicular to that of the direction the
wave travels.
False, sound waves are
longitudinal/compression waves
True, sound waves are transverse waves

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Answer: It’s false sound waves are longitudinal/ compression.

Sound waves are not transverse waves and if you don’t believe me... look up “Are sound waves transverse waves” and it’ll tell you right there!

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True, sound waves are created when vibrated and they travel through transverse waves
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