Question

In transverse waves, the particles move in ___.

• A. the direction parallel to the direction of wave
• B. the direction perpendicular to the direction of wave
• C. the direction diagonal to the direction of wave
• D. a direction that cannot be predicted

Answer 1

The correct option is B

the direction perpendicular to the direction of wave

Transverse waves are characterized by the motion of particles of the medium in the direction perpendicular to that of wave propagation. For example, ripples on water surface, where water moves up and down and the ripple moves forward along the water.