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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
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Solution
in the direction of wave propagation
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