A Wave Generated in a Medium Is a Longitudinal Wave

question 46

Multiple Choice

A wave generated in a medium is a longitudinal wave when

• A) there is a net transport of matter by the wave.
• B) the molecules of the medium are unable to exert forces on each other.
• C) molecular displacements are parallel to the wave velocity.
• D) molecular displacements are perpendicular to the wave velocity.
• E) the density of the medium is less than the density of water.

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