Question

What wave moves in the same direction as the force that created it?

Longitudinal waves

Transverse waves

Reflected waves

Interference waves

Answer 1

The correct answer is **Longitudinal waves**. In longitudinal waves, the particles of the medium move in the same direction as the wave itself, which means they vibrate back and forth along the direction of wave propagation. Examples of longitudinal waves include sound waves. In contrast, transverse waves have particles that move perpendicular to the direction of the wave, such as in water waves or waves on a string.