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Which type of wave is produced in the stem of tuning fork?

A

transverse

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transverse stationary

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C

longitudinal

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D

longitudinal stationary

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Solution

The correct option is B longitudinal
When tuning fork is sounded by striking its one end on rubber pad then the prongs vibrate in and out and stem vibrate up and down. Hence, vibration of prongs are transverse and those of stem are longitudinal.

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