Particles in a transverse wave vibrate to the direction of wave propagation.

parallel

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perpendicular

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Solution

The correct option is C perpendicular
The wave in which the particles of a medium vibrate about their mean positions, in a direction perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave is called a transverse wave. A transverse wave is composed of troughs and crests.

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In longitudinal waves, how does the particle of medium vibrate compared to the direction of propagation of wave?

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.

Particles in a longitudinal wave have to move perpendicular to the direction of the wave propagation.

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