Question

Match the types of waves to their correct descriptions.
Group of answer choices
Longitudinal

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Transverse

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Direction of movement of a longitudinal wave

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Direction of movement of a transverse wave

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Answer 1

Longitudinal — particles oscillate parallel to the direction of wave propagation; has compressions and rarefactions (e.g., sound).

Transverse — particles oscillate perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation; has crests and troughs (e.g., waves on a string, EM waves).

Direction of movement of a longitudinal wave — particle motion is parallel (same direction) as the wave.

Direction of movement of a transverse wave — particle motion is perpendicular to the wave.