Which of the following would NOT be an example of a longitudinal wave?
Teacher: What is a longitudinal wave Me: - Matrix Morpheus ...
a
Tsunami wave
b
Water wave vibrations
c
Vibration of spring
d
Sound
wave
A longitudinal wave is a type of wave where the particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave propagation. Based on this definition, the correct answer would be:
d) Sound
Sound waves are examples of longitudinal waves because the particles of the medium (such as air or water) vibrate back and forth in the same direction as the wave propagates. Therefore, sound waves would not be the correct answer as they do represent a longitudinal wave.