Question

In a transverse wave, the particles of the medium

• A. vibrate in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the propagation.
• B. vibrate in a direction parallel to the direction of the propagation.
• C. move in circle.
• D. move in ellipse.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

vibrate in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the propagation.

In Transverse wave, motion all points on a wave oscillate along paths at right angles to the direction of the wave's propagation. Surface ripples on water and electromagnetic like radio and light waves are such examples.