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The following image shows a wave propagating through a spring.
This is an example of a ___.
The following image shows a wave propagating through a spring.
This is an example of a ___.
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The correct option is A longitudinal wave
As we can see, the particles of the medium are oscillating along the direction of wave propagation, creating alternate regions of compressions and rarefactions. Hence, this is an example of a longitudinal wave.
As we can see, the particles of the medium are oscillating along the direction of wave propagation, creating alternate regions of compressions and rarefactions. Hence, this is an example of a longitudinal wave.
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