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Introduction to Waves

Question 10 • Crowley Credit Recovery Physics B

A pebble is dropped in a pond.

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Answer
A
transverse, because the water molecules move up and down, which is parallel to the motion of the wave
B
transverse, because the water molecules move up and down, which is perpendicular to the motion of the wave
C
longitudinal, because the water molecules move up and down, which is parallel to the motion of the wave
D
longitudinal, because the water molecules move up and down, which is perpendicular to the motion of the wave