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In which direction do medium particles vibrate in a longitudinal wave?


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a

Along

b

Perpendicular

c

Parallel

d

Oblique  

answer is A.

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The medium particles in a longitudinal wave vibrate along the direction of wave propagation. The vibration of medium particles in the direction of wave propagation is a characteristic of longitudinal waves. In the direction of wave propagation, particles move back and forth while transferring energy to other particles. Due to this, longitudinal waves create compression and rarefaction when they move through a medium, they are also known as compressional waves or compression waves.
 
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In which direction do medium particles vibrate in a longitudinal wave?