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Which of the following waves is an example of a longitudinal wave?

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Which of the following waves is an example of a longitudinal wave?
  1. Light wave
  2. Sound wave
  3. Water wave
  4. Seismic S-wave

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following waves is an example of a longitudinal wave?
  • Step 1: Understand what a wave is. A wave is a disturbance that travels through space and matter.
  • Step 2: Learn about the two main types of waves: longitudinal waves and transverse waves.
  • Step 3: Know that in a longitudinal wave, the particles of the medium move back and forth in the same direction as the wave travels.
  • Step 4: Identify an example of a longitudinal wave. A sound wave is a common example.
  • Step 5: Remember that in a sound wave, the air particles vibrate parallel to the direction the sound is moving.
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