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

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Particles in a longitudinal wave oscillate along the direction of the wave propagation. Sound waves are the examples of the longitudinal wave. Whereas the particles in a transverse wave move perpendicular to the direction of the wave propagation.

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

Statement 1: In air, the particles vibrate around their mean positions along the direction of propagation of sound waves.

Statement 2: In longitudinal waves, the particles move perpendicular to the direction of the wave propagation.

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