Explain what happens to the motion of a particle as a wave passes through a medium. How is the motion of the particles like the motion of a mass on a spring

As a wave passes through a medium it causes the vibration of particles of the medium.

The motion of the particles is similar to the motion of a mass on a spring because both vibrates perpendicular to the direction of the propagation.

When a wave passes through a medium is transfers energy to the particles of the medium causing the particles to vibrate due to the disturbance of the waves.

The motion of the particles is similar to the motion of a mass on a spring because both vibrates perpendicular to the direction of the propagation.

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