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The propagation of sound waves in a gas ...

The propagation of sound waves in a gas involves

A

adiabatic compression and rarefaction

B

isothermal compression and rarefaction

C

isochoric compression and rarefaction

D

isobaric compression and rarefaction

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adiabatic compression and rarefaction
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