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WAEC Physics 2022 Objective — Question 36

Question 36 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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When the direction of vibration of the particles of a medium is perpendicular to the direction of propagation of a wave, the wave is said to be A. longitudinal.

  • A. transverse
  • B. mechanicalCorrect
  • C. a sound wave

Explanation

When particle vibration is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation, the wave is transverse.

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