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What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes longitudinal waves from transverse waves?.
- A.Wave speed
- B.Particle motion direction
- C.Amplitude
- D.Frequency
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- Particle motion direction
Explanation
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The key distinction is that in longitudinal waves, particles move parallel to the wave direction, while in transverse waves, particles move perpendicular to the wave direction.
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