Question

it does not use longitudinal waves because

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use your understanding of waves and energy transfer to answer the questions.
waves which of the statements are true about waves and energy?
a. waves transfer energy from one place to another.
b. water ripples are transverse waves.
c. longitudinal waves carry energy while transverse waves carry matter.
d. particles move in transverse waves but not in longitudinal waves.

Explanation:

Waves are a means of energy - transfer. Transverse waves, like water ripples, have particles moving perpendicular to the wave direction. Longitudinal waves have particles moving parallel to the wave direction. Both types of waves transfer energy and have particle motion.

Answer:

A. Waves transfer energy from one place to another.
B. Water ripples are transverse waves.