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Which statement correctly describes sound waves?

Sound waves do not travel through a medium.
Sound waves are transverse waves.
Sound waves are longitudinal waves.
Sound waves are not considered mechanical waves.

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Correct answer: Sound waves are longitudinal waves.

Explanation: Sound requires a material medium (mechanical wave) and involves particle oscillations parallel to the direction of wave travel, so it is longitudinal.