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JAMB Physics 2013 Question 26

Question 26

Waves

A transverse wave and a longitudinal wave travelling in the same direction in a medium differ essentially in their

  1. A.frequency.
  2. B.amplitude.
  3. C.direction of vibration of the particles of the medium.
  4. D.period of vibration of the particles of the medium.
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Answer: C (direction of vibration of the particles of the medium.)

Explanation

In a transverse wave the particles vibrate at right angles to the direction of travel; in a longitudinal wave they vibrate along it.