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QWhich of the following is a longitudinal wave?

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  • A Radio wave ✔ ✖
  • B Light wave ✔ ✖
  • C Sound wave ✔ ✖
  • D X-ray wave ✔ ✖
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Answer: c) Sound wave

Explanation: Sound waves are longitudinal waves, which means that the particles of the medium vibrate in the same direction as the wave travels.

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