Question

A wave in which the particles oscilllate parallel to the direction of travel of the wave is known as the ______ wave.

• A. transverse
• B. longitudinal
• C. mechanical wave
• D. non-mechanical

Answer 1

The correct option is B longitudinal

• A wave in which the particles oscillate perpenddicular to the direction of travel of the wave is known as the transverse wave.
• A wave in which the particles oscillate parallel to the direction of travel of the wave is known as the longitudinal wave.
• A mechanical wave requires a material medium to propagate.
• However, a non-mechanical wave does not require a material medium to propagate.