A longitudinal wave is a wave that consists of oscillations that are

perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation

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parallel to the direction of wave propagation

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radial to the direction of wave propagation

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none of the above

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The correct option is B parallel to the direction of wave propagation
A longitudinal wave is a wave that consists of oscillations that are perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation
The correct option is (b)

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