Which statement correctly describes the oscillation of particles compared to the direction of wave propagation in longitudinal and transverse waves?
In a longitudinal wave, particles oscillate parallel to the direction of wave propagation, while in a transverse wave, they oscillate perpendicular to it.
In a longitudinal wave, particles oscillate perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation, while in a transverse wave, they oscillate parallel to it.
In both longitudinal and transverse waves, particles oscillate parallel to the direction of wave propagation.
In both longitudinal and transverse waves, particles oscillate perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.
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