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When the motion of the particles of a medium are at right angles to the direction of wave motion, the wave being transmitted is called a ___________(a) Longitudinal wave(b) Shear wave(c) Surface wave(d) Lamb waveI had been asked this question in a job interview.The doubt is from Pulse Velocity Test topic in division Testing of Concrete of Concrete Technology

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The correct answer is (a) Longitudinal wave

Easiest explanation: When the motion of the PARTICLES of a medium are at RIGHT ANGLES to the direction of wave motion, the wave being TRANSMITTED is called a longitudinal wave.



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