Describing waves

1 mark · Easy

Which statement is true for a longitudinal wave?

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Correct option: The vibrations are parallel to the direction in which the wave travels.

Common mistakes: Selecting perpendicular vibrations

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B1 · 1 mark · Correctly selects 'parallel' statement.

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Longitudinal waves vibrate along the same direction as the wave’s travel.