Transverse and Longitudinal Waves
 

Transverse and Longitudinal Waves problem 15


Which statement about progressive longitudinal waves is not correct?


  • The oscillations of the particles are parallel to the direction of travel of the wave energy.


  • They have a series of nodes and antinodes.


  • They need a medium through which to travel.


  • They transfer energy.


 

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