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Which of the following is true regarding a transverse wave?

A
Particles move about their fixed positions.
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The direction of movement of particles is perpendicular to the direction of movement of the wave.
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The direction of movement of particles is parallel to the direction of movement of the wave.
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None of these
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Solution

The correct options are
A Particles move about their fixed positions.
B The direction of movement of particles is perpendicular to the direction of movement of the wave.
In a transverse wave, the particles move about their fixed positions, and the direction of movement of particles is perpendicular to the direction of movement of the wave.

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