College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 13 - Vibrations and Waves - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 484: 13

Answer

Since the direction of the wave motion which is horizontal across the field is parallel to the direction of the wheat plant vibration, this is a longitudinal wave.

Work Step by Step

Since the direction of the wave motion which is horizontal across the field is parallel to the direction of the wheat plant vibration, this is a longitudinal wave.
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