As a longitudinal wave propagates through a material medium, which quantities does it transfer in the direction of travel?

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1. As a longitudinal wave propagates through a material medium, which quantities does it transfer in the direction of travel?

Energy and momentum, without any net transport of mass

Energy, momentum, and mass together

Energy and mass, but not momentum

Mass alone

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A longitudinal wave carries energy and momentum through a medium. Its particles oscillate in place and are not carried forward with the wave, so no net mass is transported.