The vibration in the stem of tuning fork are

transverse

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longitudinal

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both

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none of these

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The correct option is D longitudinal
Displacement along the wave propagation direction.
Therefore, the vibration in the stem of tuning fork are longitudinal.
Ans: B

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The vibration in the stem of tuning fork are

The correct option is D longitudinalDisplacement along the wave propagation direction.Therefore, the vibration in the stem of tuning fork are longitudinal.Ans: B

The correct option is D longitudinal
Displacement along the wave propagation direction.
Therefore, the vibration in the stem of tuning fork are longitudinal.
Ans: B