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which wave type involves particles moving parallel to the direction of motion? 1 surface wave 2 longitudinal wave 3 transverse wave 4 electromagnetic wave
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Longitudinal waves are defined by particles oscillating parallel to the wave's direction of propagation. Surface waves have particles moving in circular/elliptical paths, transverse waves have particles moving perpendicular to wave motion, and electromagnetic waves are transverse (oscillating electric/magnetic fields perpendicular to travel direction).
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