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With propagation of longitudinal waves through a medium the quantity transmitted is

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 no momentum transfer.
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