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A wave is propagating from left to right in a medium. The particles in the medium are also vibrating from left to right. What kind of wave does this describe? A. Longitudinal wave B. Transverse wave C.
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A wave is propagating from left to right in a medium. The particles in the medium are also vibrating from left to right. What kind of wave does this describe? A. Longitudinal wave B. Transverse wave C. Mechanical wave D. Electromagnetic wave.

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In this case, the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction that the pulse moves. This type of wave is a longitudinal wave.

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