A wave is propagating along a string with a speed of $320 c m / s$ as shown in the figure above.
Identify the type of wave .

Sound wave

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Transverse wave

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Electromagnetic wave

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Longitudinal wave

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Interference wave

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Solution

The correct option is E Transverse wave
Transverse waves are the waves in which the wave particles vibrate in a direction perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave.
For example : waves formed on a string
Thus the wave shown above is a transverse wave.

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