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Question
Select the correct option:
In case of longitudinal waves, the particles of the medium vibrate:
Options
in the direction of wave propagation
opposite to the direction of wave propagation
at right angles to the direction of wave propagation
none of the above
Solution
in the direction of wave propagation
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