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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The speed of sound waves in air increases with temperature, while the speed of waves in a string is not affected by air temperature.

A Guitar String Is Plucked and Set into Vibration