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Question 24 • LA-Physical Science B-CR

In a compression wave, particles in the medium move

Answer
A
perpendicular to the direction of the wave
B
opposite of the direction of the wave
C
in the same direction as the wave
D
in depends upon state of the medium

Explanation

In a compression wave, particles vibrate back and forth parallel to the direction the wave travels. Of the choices, “in the same direction as the wave” (choice C) describes this parallel motion; “perpendicular” describes a transverse wave.

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