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Longitudinal waves are vibrations that travel in the same direction as the wave is moving. The particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave propagation. Examples include sound waves and seismic waves.

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What statement best describes longitudinal waves?

Longitudinal waves are mechanical waves in which the particles of the medium vibrate in the same direction as the wave's energy propagation. Examples of longitudinal waves include sound waves and seismic waves.


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This statement is incorrect. S waves are actually transverse seismic waves, meaning they move particles perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. Longitudinal seismic waves are known as P waves.


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P-waves are longitudinal and S-waves are transverse waves.


Are sound waves longitudinal in solids?

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P-waves are longitudinal and S-waves are transverse waves.


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How are longitudinal waves used in communication?

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Are sound waves transverse waves while light waves are longitudinal waves or are all sound waves and light waves longitudinal waves?

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What waves arent transverse?

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