The particles of the medium set neighbouring particles into motion, but they do not move forward themselves.
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The particles of the medium set neighbouring particles into motion, but they do not move forward themselves.
When a sound wave passes through a medium, particles of the medium oscillate back and forth around their equilibrium positions. This movement creates alternating regions of compression and rarefaction, transmitting the sound energy.