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

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parallel

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opposite

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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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