A transverse wave travels along the z− axis. The particles of the medium must oscillate
A
along the z− axis
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B
in the x−z plane
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C
in the y−z plane
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D
in the x−y plane
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Solution
The correct option is D in the x−y plane We know that in a transverse wave, vibration of particles of the medium will be perpendicular to the direction of propagation of wave.
From figure, we can see x−y plane is perpendicular to z− axis. Hence, particles can oscillate in x−y plane when a transverse wave propagates along z− axis.