Physics · Waves
A sound wave passes through an air column in the form of compressions and rarefactions. In consecutive compressions and rarefactions, which of the following occurs?
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- 1There is no net transfer of heat because the process is adiabatic.✓
- 2The bulk modulus of air oscillates continuously.
- 3Boyle's law is strictly obeyed because the process is isothermal.
- 4The density of air remains constant.
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There is no net transfer of heat because the process is adiabatic.
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