In a transverse wave, which direction would a single particle of the medium move relative to the wave direction?

parallel

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perpendicular

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same path of the wave propagation

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opposite to the path of wave propagation

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Solution

The correct option is B
perpendicular

A transverse wave is a wave in which the particles of the medium vibrate in a direction perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave. Vibrations in string is an example of transverse wave.

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