Wave in which particles oscillate along the direction of wave propagation is known as ___.

transverse wave

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longitudinal wave

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mechanical wave

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non-mechanical wave

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The correct option is B longitudinal wave
Wave in which particles oscillate along the direction of wave propagation is known as longitudinal wave. A longitudinal wave comprises of compression and rarefaction.

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Q. In a transverse wave, particles vibrateto the direction of wave propagation.

If medium particles oscillate up and down about their rest positions in a direction perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave, then the wave is called transverse wave. For example, light is a transverse wave.

BUT IN THE CASE OF LIGHT, THERE ARE NO MEDIUM PARTICLES THAT VIBRATE. SO, HOW CAN IT BE CALLED A TRANSVERSE WAVE ?

Transverse waves are those in which the particle oscillates perpendicularly to the direction of propagation of the wave.

Longitudinal waves are those in which the particle of the medium oscillates parallel to the direction of the propagation of wave.

what is meant by the direction of the wave ?

No.	Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
1.	Transverse wave	(a) Particles oscillate parallel to direction of propagation	(i) Waves produced in slinky.
2.	Longitudinal waves.	(b) Particles oscillate perpendicular to direction of propagation	(ii) Frequency less than 20 Hz.
3.	Ultrasound.	(c) Echo formation is heard under particular conditions.	(iii) Waves produced in string
4.	Infrasound	(d) High frequency waves.	(iv) Frequency between 20 Hz and 20000 Hz.
5.	Audible frequency	(e) Low frequency waves	(v) Frequency greater than 20000 Hz.

Q. Which of the following statements are true for wave motion? (a) Mechanical transverse waves can propagate through all mediums. (b) Longitudinal waves can propagate through solids only. (c) Mechanical transverse waves can propagate through solids only. (d) Longitudinal waves can propagate through vacuum.

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Wave in which particles oscillate along the direction of wave propagation is known as ___.

The correct option is B longitudinal waveWave in which particles oscillate along the direction of wave propagation is known as longitudinal wave. A longitudinal wave comprises of compression and rarefaction.

The correct option is B longitudinal wave
Wave in which particles oscillate along the direction of wave propagation is known as longitudinal wave. A longitudinal wave comprises of compression and rarefaction.