In a transverse wave, the particles vibrate parallel to the direction of propagation of the wave.

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Q. In a transverse wave, the particles vibrate parallel to the direction of propagation of the wave.

If medium particles oscillate up and down about their rest positions in a direction perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave, then the wave is called transverse wave. For example, light is a transverse wave.

BUT IN THE CASE OF LIGHT, THERE ARE NO MEDIUM PARTICLES THAT VIBRATE. SO, HOW CAN IT BE CALLED A TRANSVERSE WAVE ?

Q. Assertion :The electromagnetic wave is transverse in nature. Reason: Electromagnetic wave propagates parallel to the direction of electric and magnetic fields.

No.	Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
1.	Transverse wave	(a) Particles oscillate parallel to direction of propagation	(i) Waves produced in slinky.
2.	Longitudinal waves.	(b) Particles oscillate perpendicular to direction of propagation	(ii) Frequency less than 20 Hz.
3.	Ultrasound.	(c) Echo formation is heard under particular conditions.	(iii) Waves produced in string
4.	Infrasound	(d) High frequency waves.	(iv) Frequency between 20 Hz and 20000 Hz.
5.	Audible frequency	(e) Low frequency waves	(v) Frequency greater than 20000 Hz.

Q. In transverse waves, the particles move in a direction to the direction of velocity of wave.

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