Both the wave on the Slinky and the sound wave are longitudinal. The colored dots attached to the Slinky and to an air molecule vibrate back and forth parallel to the line of travel of the wave.
Figure 16.13  Both the wave on the Slinky and the sound wave are longitudinal. The colored dots attached to the Slinky and to an air molecule vibrate back and forth parallel to the line of travel of the wave.


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