A wave in which the particle moves parallel to the direction of traverse of the wave is known as ______ wave.

transverse

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longitudinal

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matter

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particle

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Solution

The correct option is B longitudinal
A wave in which the particle moves parallel to the direction of traverse of the wave is known as a longitudinal wave. The sound is an example of a longitudinal wave.

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In a transverse wave, which direction would a single particle of the medium move relative to the wave direction?

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Particles in a longitudinal wave move parallel to the direction of the wave propagation.

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