MCQ
When a tuning fork vibrates, the waves produced in the fork are
  • Longitudinal
  • B
    Transverse
  • C
    Progressive
  • D
    Stationary

Answer

Correct option: A.
Longitudinal
a
(a) when a tuning fork vibrates waves are produced in the stem are longitudnal.

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