Question

mission wm1: nature and categories of waves
if a transverse wave is created in a medium that
extends horizontally from left to right, then the
particles of the medium will vibrate in a ______ direction.
a. vertical
b. horizontal
c. circular
d. diagonal (both horizontal and vertical)
e. none of these

Explanation:

A transverse wave is defined as a wave where the particles of the medium vibrate perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. Here, the wave extends horizontally (left to right), so the particles must vibrate in a direction perpendicular to horizontal, which is vertical.

Answer:

a. vertical