Question

____________is an example of a longitudinal wave

Answer 1

Sound waves

1. Longitudinal waves are the mechanical waves in which the vibration of the particles takes place in the same direction as that of the wave.
2. A mechanical wave is a wave that is an oscillation of matter and therefore transfers energy through a medium.
3. While waves can move over long distances, the movement of the medium of transmission of the material is limited.
4. A sound wave is generated due to the vibrating motion of particles via any conductive medium which is an instance of a longitudinal wave.
5. Example: tunic fork moves in the longitudinal direction and generates sound waves.

The sound wave is an example of a longitudinal wave.