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Which statements accurately describe sound waves? Check all that apply.Sound waves are transverse waves.Sound waves require a medium to transfer energy.Sound is heard when a vibration strikes the ear.Sound waves can only travel through liquids and gases.When particles of a medium interact, part of the wave’s energy is lost.A wave’s energy can be distinguished from other movements of the medium.

A
Sound waves are transverse waves.
B
Sound waves require a medium to transfer energy.
C
Sound is heard when a vibration strikes the ear.
D
Sound waves can only travel through liquids and gases.
E
When particles of a medium interact, part of the wave’s energy is lost.
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A wave’s energy can be distinguished from other movements of the medium.
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Which of these objects would be most likely to create this sound wave?

A
an electric guitar
B
a fire alarm
C
a ticking clock
D
a thunder storm

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