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RCMultiple Choice

Unit Test — Cumulative exam

Question 3 • 3262 CR Physics B 25/26

What is the main difference between a longitudinal wave and a transverse wave?

Answer
A
A longitudinal wave always travels faster than a transverse wave.
B
A longitudinal wave does not need a medium to travel through.
C
A transverse wave is made of particles that move perpendicular to the motion of the wave.
D
A transverse wave always carries more energy so that it can travel through empty space.
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