What is a transverse wave?

When particle moves perpendicular to wave motion

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When particle moves parallel to wave motion

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When particle moves opposite to wave motion

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When particles move from the source to the listener

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Solution

The correct option is A When particle moves perpendicular to wave motion
In a transverse wave, the particles move in the direction perpendicular to the wave motion. Particles just oscillate about their mean position and do not move from the source to the listener.

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In a transverse wave, which direction would a single particle of the medium move relative to the wave direction?

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

In transverse waves, particles move in:

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