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How do the particles in a Longitudinal Wave move?

A) Parallel to the direction of the wave
B) Perpendicular to the direction of the wave
C) Particles do not move
D) The particle is the wave (wave packet)

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Step-by-step explanation:

In a longitudinal wave the particle displacement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation. The particles do not move down the tube with the wave; they simply oscillate back and forth about their individual equilibrium positions. Pick a single particle and watch its motion.

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