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Introduction to Waves

Question 6 • 2003390-Physics 1 Honors Sem. 1 - Peters

A sound wave travels through water. What best describes the direction of the water particles?

Answer
A
The water particles move perpendicular to the source of the sound wave.
B
The water particles move in the same direction as the vibrating source of the sound wave.
C
The water particles move in random patterns because the sound is diffracted in many directions.
D
The water particles do not move because the sound wave does not have enough energy.
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