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Transverse waves involve energy transfer by movement of medium particles, while longitudinal waves don’t. True or False?(a) True(b) FalseThis question was posed to me in exam.The doubt is from Transverse and Longitudinal Waves topic in section Waves of Physics – Class 11

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The correct choice is (b) False

The best explanation: Transverse waves involve vibration, & not MOVEMENT, of MEDIUM particles to TRANSFER energy. Even in LONGITUDINAL waves, medium particles move up & down but don’t travel to transfer energy.



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