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do light, sound, and radio waves move/vibrate in an up and down motion?
Sound waves do not move in an up and down motion; instead, they consist of compressions and decompressions, resulting in forward and backward displacements. In contrast, light and radio waves do exhibit up and down motion, although they lack a medium to displace. This distinction is crucial for understanding wave behavior in different contexts.
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AH020387 said:do light, sound, and radio waves move/vibrate in an up and down motion?