Question

Mechanical waves come in 2 forms, _ and Longitudinal/Compressional,

which one is right
parallel

congruent

transverse

negative

Answer 1

The correct answer is transverse. Mechanical waves can be transverse waves, where the oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation, or longitudinal/compressional waves, where the oscillations are parallel to the direction of wave propagation.