Question

identifying longitudinal waves which waves are longitudinal waves? choose two correct answers. earthquake s-waves ocean waves ultraviolet waves earthquake p-waves sound waves radio waves

Explanation:

To determine longitudinal waves, recall that longitudinal waves have particle motion parallel to wave propagation. Earthquake P - waves (primary waves) are longitudinal as they compress and expand the medium. Sound waves in air (and other media) are longitudinal, with air particles oscillating parallel to the wave. Earthquake S - waves are transverse, ocean waves are a mix (surface waves), ultraviolet and radio waves are electromagnetic (transverse).

Answer:

A. earthquake P - waves, B. sound waves