A Guitar String Is Plucked and Set into Vibration

question 15

Multiple Choice

A guitar string is plucked and set into vibration. The vibrating string disturbs the surrounding air, resulting in a sound wave. Which entry in the table below is correct? wave in the string sound wave in air

• A)The wave is transverse. yes yes
• B)The wave speed increases no yes if the temperature rises.
• C)The wave is longitudinal. yes yes
• D)The wave is transmitted no yes by particle vibrations.
• E)The wave transports energy. yes no

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