Question

Define transverse wave.

Answer 1

1. A wave is a disturbance in a medium that carries energy without the movement of the particles.
2. It is a type of mechanical wave which requires a medium for its propagation.
3. Transverse waves are those in which particles in the wave vibrate perpendicular to the direction of propagation of a wave.
4. It travels through the medium in the form of crest and trough.
5. The characteristics of a transverse wave are determined by its amplitude, wavelength, frequency, etc.