What is the main physical difference between transverse waves and longitudinal waves?

Type: MCQ • Marks: 1

A. Longitudinal waves travel faster than light

B. There is no difference

C. Particle vibration direction relative to wave propagation direction

D. Transverse waves cannot travel in solids

Explanation

Transverse vibrations are perpendicular, whereas longitudinal vibrations are parallel to wave travel.

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