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Moving a slinky up and down will create a(n) _________ wave.

Transverse


Surface


Electromagnetic


Longitudinal

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The answer is A. transverse, I just took the quiz. Hope this helped :)
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Answer: Transverse

Step-by-step explanation:

A transverse wave is the one in which medium particles oscillated up and down perpendicular to the direction of motion of the wave. For example: electromagnetic wave is a transverse wave.

A longitudinal wave is one in which medium particles oscillate to and fro along the direction of motion of the wave. For example: sound wave is a longitudinal wave.

Thus, a slinky moving up and down would create a transverse wave because the particles are oscillating up and down perpendicular to the direction of motion of the wave.

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