What type of wave is characterized by particle motion being parallel to wave mot

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What type of wave is characterized by particle motion being parallel to wave motion? (2023)
  1. Transverse wave
  2. Longitudinal wave
  3. Surface wave
  4. Standing wave

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What type of wave is characterized by particle motion being parallel to wave motion? (2023)
  • 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: In a longitudinal wave, particles of the medium move back and forth in the same direction as the wave travels.
  • Step 4: In a transverse wave, particles move up and down or side to side, which is perpendicular to the direction of wave travel.
  • Step 5: Since the question asks for the type of wave where particle motion is parallel to wave motion, the answer is longitudinal wave.
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