Question

In a transverse wave, the particles of medium oscillate:

• A. In the direction of wave
• B. perpendicular to the direction of propagation of wave.
• C. In the opposite direction of wave
• D. None of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

perpendicular to the direction of propagation of wave.

1. Transverse waves are the waves in which particles of the medium oscillate or vibrate in the direction perpendicular to the direction of wave motion.
2. That means the velocity of the particle is perpendicular to the wave velocity.
3. Examples of transverse waves are Lightwaves, string waves, etc.

Hence, option (B) is correct.