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JAMB Physics 2013 Objective — Question 26

Question 26 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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

  • A. frequency
  • B. amplitude
  • C. direction of vibration of the particles of the mediumCorrect
  • D. period of vibration of the particles of the medium

Explanation

Transverse waves vibrate perpendicular to the direction of travel, while longitudinal waves vibrate parallel to the direction of travel.

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