Which of the following statements accurately represents the definitions, similarities, and differences between transverse and longitudinal waves based on the lecture?
A. Transverse waves are disturbances in which the particles move perpendicular to the direction of the wave, while longitudinal waves involve particle movement parallel to the wave direction. Their similarity lies in both having particles that oscillate back and forth, and their key difference is the direction of particle movement.
B. Longitudinal waves are disturbances characterized by particles moving perpendicular to the wave direction, while transverse waves involve particle movement parallel to the wave direction. Both types exhibit particle movement in the same direction, differing only in their amplitudes.
C. Transverse waves are disturbances where particles move parallel to the direction of the wave, while longitudinal waves involve particle movement perpendicular to the wave direction. Both share the characteristic of particles oscillating back and forth, with the main difference being the direction of particle movement.
D. Longitudinal waves are disturbances in which particles move parallel to the direction of the wave, while transverse waves involve particle movement perpendicular to the wave direction. Their similarity lies in both having particles that oscillate back and forth, and their key difference is the direction of particle movement.
