In transverse waves- particles- Vibrate in the direction of propagation of wave-Vibrate in the direction perpendicular to the direction of wave-Do not vibrate at all-Vibrate in all the three dimensions-

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Transverse Vs Longitudinal Waves

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In transverse waves, particles:

Vibrate in the direction of propagation of wave.

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Vibrate in the direction perpendicular to the direction of wave.

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Vibrate in all the three dimensions.

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Do not vibrate at all.

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Solution

The correct option is B
Vibrate in the direction perpendicular to the direction of wave.

In case of transverse wave, the particles vibrate in the direction perpendicular to that of wave propagation. For example when one ties a string to a fixed end and gives a whip from the other end, the wave generated is a transverse wave.

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