Consider the following statements regarding waves:<br>1. If the particles of a medium move along the direction of motion of the wave, the wave is called a longitudinal wave.<br>2. If the particles of a medium move perpendicular to the direction of motion of the wave, the wave is called a transverse wave.<br>3. Transverse waves may involve change in the shape of the medium, whereas longitudinal waves involve change in the density of the medium.<br>Which of the statements given above is/are <strong>CORRECT</strong>?
- A. 1 and 2 only
- B. 1 only
- C. 2 and 3 only
- D. 1, 2 and 3 ✓
Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
All three statements correctly describe the fundamental properties of longitudinal and transverse waves. Transverse waves propagate by shear stress (changing shape), while longitudinal waves travel through compressions and rarefactions (changing density).
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