A transverse wave is a wave that consists of oscillations that are

parallel to the direction of wave propagation

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perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation

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radial to the direction of wave propagation

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none of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation
A transverse wave is a wave that consists of oscillations that are perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.
The correct option is (b)

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