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Chapter 13, Problem 14CQ

Identify each of the following waves as either transverse or longitudinal: (a) The waves on a plucked guitar string. (b) The sound waves produced by a vibrating guitar string. (c) The waves on a spring with its end pumped back and forth along the spring’s length.

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