In Longitudinal Waves, the Medium

question 26

Multiple Choice

In longitudinal waves, the medium

• A)vibrates in a direction perpendicular to the direction of motion of the wave.
• B)vibrates in the same direction the wave is moving.
• C)moves in sort of a circular motion.
• D)doesn't vibrate; the disturbance just moves through the medium.

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