Physicseasy · Past Paper
In longitudinal waves, the direction of vibration of particles is _______ to the direction of wave motion.
APerpendicular
BAt an angle of 45 degrees
CParallel
DOpposite
✓ Correct Answer: C — Parallel
In longitudinal waves, particle vibration occurs back and forth along the same axis as the wave propagation.
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