Question

In a longitudinal wave, the particles of matter in the medium vibrate by pushing together and moving apart. In a transverse wave, on the other hand, the particles of matter in the medium vibrate by moving back and forth.

Which of the following is true about the movement of the particles in longitudinal and transverse waves?
A.
The particles in longitudinal waves travel perpendicular to the direction of the wave, whereas the particles in transverse waves travel parallel to the direction of the wave.
B.
The particles in longitudinal waves and the particles in transverse waves both travel perpendicular to the direction in which the wave is traveling.
C.
The particles in longitudinal waves travel parallel to the direction of the wave, whereas the particles in transverse waves travel perpendicular to the direction of the wave.
D.
The particles in longitudinal waves and the particles in transverse waves both travel parallel to the direction in which the wave is traveling.

Answer 1

C.

The particles in longitudinal waves travel parallel to the direction of the wave, whereas the particles in transverse waves travel perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

Step-by-step explanation:

In a longitudinal wave, the particles of matter in the medium vibrate by pushing together and moving apart parallel to the direction in which the wave travels.

In a transverse wave, the particles of matter in the medium vibrate by moving back and forth perpendicular (at right angles) to the direction in which the wave travels

Answer 2

C. The particles in longitudinal waves travel parallel to the direction of the wave, whereas the particles in transverse waves travel perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

Step-by-step explanation:

Longitudinal waves are waves that propagates energy from their source by movement of particles in a direction parallel to the wave motion.

Transverse waves produce oscillations that are perpendicular to the direction of propagation.

• Examples of longitudinal waves are sound waves, seismic p-waves
• Examples of transverse waves are electromagnetic waves

A wave is a disturbance that transmits energy from one point to another.