PH-2227
Transverse and longitudinal waves
Physics · Secondary 4 · Medium · Transverse and longitudinal waves
Sound travels along a metal rod when one end is struck with a hammer. Which statement best describes how the metal particles move as the sound passes?
- They vibrate parallel to the length of the rod.
- They vibrate at right angles to the length of the rod.
- They move in circles around their original positions.
- They remain completely at rest while sound moves through.
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