How longitudinal waves are different from other waves?

Particles of medium move in a direction parallel to direction of energy transport

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Particles of medium move in a direction perpendicular to direction of energy transport

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Particles of medium move in a direction below to direction of energy transport

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The correct option is C Particles of medium move in a direction parallel to direction of energy transport
Longitudinal waves are different from the others waves because in longitudinal waves particles of medium move in a direction parallel to direction of energy transport for longitudinal waves.

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

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

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