Question

Longitudinal waves compress the medium they travel though. One example of a longitudinal wave is a

A)
sound wave.


B)
ocean wave.


C)
infrared wave.


D)
ultraviolet wave.

Answer 1

your answer is a sound wave (A)

Answer 2

The Correct Answer is A.

Sound Wave.

Step-by-step explanation:

• Sound waves are created by the vibrating object such as the string on the violin and many other modes.
• In a longitudinal wave, as the wave travels, the medium particles also travel and vibrate in the same direction.
• Its particles spread it out and compressed together when the wave passes through a medium.