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Motion of a kink in a longitudinal spring produced by displacing one end of the spring side-ways is an example to

a
Transverse
b
Longitudinal
c
both transverse and longitudinal
d
Rectilinear movement

detailed solution

Correct option is C

During motion of a kink in a longitudinal wave, particles of the spring move in elliptical paths with plane of ellipse paths with plane of ellipse parallel to the direction of propagation. This type of motion of the particles is a combination of transverse and longitudinal waves.

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