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Which of these is an example of a longitudinal wave?

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Answer:

D. Sound waves

Step-by-step explanation:

The following options are missing:

A. radio wave

B. X-rays

C. Light waves

D. Sound waves

There are two kinds of waves: longitudinal and transverse.

In longitudinal waves, the vibrations are parallel to the direction of wave travel. Examples of longitudinal waves include: sound waves and ultrasound waves.

In transverse waves, the vibrations are at right angles to the direction of wave travel. All electromagnetic waves (e.g. light waves, microwaves, radio waves and X-rays) are transverse waves.

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