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QuizMultiple Choice
Properties of Waves
Question 5 of 16 • FL-2003310-Physical Science
2 circles with an overlap. The left circled is labeled Longitudinal Wave with further labels parallel motion, like moving a spring up and down. The right circle is labeled Transverse Wave with further labels perpendicular motion, like moving a spring back and forth. In the overlap are labels particles only move a small amount, particles do not move with the wave.
Answer
A
“Parallel” and “Perpendicular” are switched.B
The spring descriptions of motion are switched.C
Particles travel along the wave in longitudinal waves.D
Particles move long distances in transverse waves.