Wave in which particles of the medium oscillate in a direction parallel to the direction of wave motion is

Transverse wave

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Longitudinal wave

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Oscillatory wave

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Solution

The correct option is D Longitudinal wave
By definition, a wave in which the particles of the medium oscillate about their mean positions in the direction of propagation is known as a longitudinal wave. It can be produced in any medium.

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State the general name of the waves in which the particles of the medium vibrate :

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(ii) at right angles to the direction of wave.

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