longitudinal plane wave

English translation: "longitudinal plane wave"

15:52 Nov 10, 2011
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Science - Physics
English term or phrase: longitudinal plane wave
Which is more correct: "longitudinal plane wave" or "plane longitudinal wave"?
Nik-On/Off
Ukraine
Local time: 17:25
Selected answer:"longitudinal plane wave"
Explanation:
This sounds better to me but both are used frequently.
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DLyons
Ireland
Local time: 15:25
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"longitudinal plane wave"


Explanation:
This sounds better to me but both are used frequently.

DLyons
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