A wave in which particles oscillate parallel to the direction of wave propagation is known as:

transverse wave

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longitudinal wave

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non-mechanical wave

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electromagnetic wave

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Solution

The correct option is B longitudinal wave
A wave in which particles oscillate parallel to the direction of wave propagation is known as a longitudinal wave. Sound wave through air is an example of longitudinal wave.

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1.	Transverse wave	(a) Particles oscillate parallel to direction of propagation	(i) Waves produced in slinky.
2.	Longitudinal waves.	(b) Particles oscillate perpendicular to direction of propagation	(ii) Frequency less than 20 Hz.
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State true or false.
Particles in a longitudinal wave move parallel to the direction of the wave propagation.

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