A transverse wave travels along the Z-axis,the particles of the medium must move

along the Z-axis

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along the X-axis

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along the Y-axis

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in the X-Y plane

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Solution

The correct option is D in the X-Y plane
In a transverse wave particles oscillate about their mean position perpendicular to the direction of motion of the wave. Now this wave is going along

Z-axis therefore the particles have to oscillate along direction perpendicular to Z-axis.

That could be any direction on the X-Y plane

b and c are not the correct answers as the question asks about a direction in which particle Must Move. 'Must'

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