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Standard IX
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Longitudinal Waves
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Which is the best definition of a wave?
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A wave is a disturbance in which energy is transferred from one location to another.
During wave propagation, the medium's particles vibrate.
The particles in a transverse wave vibrate up and down in a direction that is perpendicular to the direction of wave transmission.
The particles in a longitudinal wave vibrate in the direction of wave propagation.
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