A Disturbance in Particle Motion Perpendicular to the Wave Velocity

question 56

Multiple Choice

A disturbance in particle motion perpendicular to the wave velocity is called a

• A) transverse wave.
• B) acoustic wave.
• C) standing wave.
• D) longitudinal wave.

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