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A longitudinal wave is propagating along $x -$ axis. Particles of the medium vibrates along

A

x -

axis

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B

y -

axis

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C

z -

axis

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D

None of these

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Solution

The correct option is A $x -$ axis
During propagation of a longitudinal wave, particles of the medium vibrates along the direction of propagation of wave.
$∴$ Option $(a)$ is correct.

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