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How does energy transfer occur in a sound wave?
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Energy is transferred by the vibration of particles in a circular motion.

Energy is transferred by the vibration of particles parallel to the wave's motion.

Energy is transferred without the vibration of particles.

Energy is transferred by the vibration of particles perpendicular to the wave's motion.

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Energy is transferred by the vibration of particles parallel to the wave's motion.

(Compressional longitudinal waves: particles oscillate back and forth along the direction the sound travels, creating compressions and rarefactions that carry energy.)