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With the propagation of a longitudinal wave through a material medium, the quantities transmitted in the propagation direction are

A

matter

B

energy

C

energy and matter

D

energy, matter and momentum

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The correct Answer is:
B
Propagation of longitudinal waves through a medium leads to transmission of energy through the medium without matter being transmitted.
There is no movement of matter (mass) and hence momentum .
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