A wave whose particles oscillate along its direction of travel is:
ALatitudinal
BLongstanding
CLongitudinous
DLongitudinal
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Longitudinal
1. The particles move back and forth in line.
2. Sound in air behaves this way.
3. It is a longitudinal wave.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Physics, Ch 14 'Waves'_
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