In a compression or longitudinal wave the particles of the medium are displaced in a direction to the direction of energy transport.?

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2026-08-16 19:16

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Yes, that is correct. In a compression or longitudinal wave, the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of energy transport. This means that the particles of the medium exhibit back-and-forth motion in the same direction that the wave is traveling.

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