Practical Physics and Experimental Skills
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Which statement correctly distinguishes a transverse wave from a longitudinal wave?
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A
In a transverse wave, particle vibration is perpendicular to the direction of wave travel.
B
In a transverse wave, particles vibrate parallel to the direction of wave travel.
C
Transverse waves consist of compressions and rarefactions.
D
Longitudinal waves cannot travel through solids.
E
Longitudinal waves are electromagnetic waves.
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