Which statement about sound is NOT correct?

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1. Which statement about sound is NOT correct?

Sound travels at a speed slower than the speed of light

Sound waves are transverse waves

Sound waves are longitudinal waves

Sound travels faster in moist air than in dry air

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Sound waves are longitudinal, not transverse, which makes this the incorrect statement. Sound is indeed slower than light, and it does travel faster through moist air than dry air.