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A transverse wave travels along the z axis. The particles of the medium must oscillate

A
along the z axis
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in the xz plane
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in the yz plane
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D
in the xy plane
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Solution

The correct option is D in the xy 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 xy plane is perpendicular to z axis. Hence, particles can oscillate in xy plane when a transverse wave propagates along z axis.

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