When sound waves travel through a medium, the particles of the medium move parallel to the wave motion. Which type of wave displays this behavior?

owsicag7

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2022-07-23

When sound waves travel through a medium, the particles of the medium move parallel to the wave motion. Which type of wave displays this behavior?

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phravincegrln2

phravincegrln2

Beginner2022-07-24Added 19 answers

"Long itudinal" means vibrating along or parallel to the direction of motion.
"Trans verse" means vibrating across (perpendicular to) The direction of motion.

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