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Waves that travel in a direction perpendicular to direction of vibration are known as

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Transverse waves

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Longitudinal waves

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Sound waves

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None of above

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Solution

The correct option is A Transverse waves
In a transverse wave the particle displacement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.
so the answer is A.

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