Physics
Grade-8
Easy

Question

In a transverse wave, the particles of the medium vibrate ____ to the direction of wave propagation.

  1. Parallel
  2. Perpendicular
  3. At 30 degrees
  4. At 80 degrees

hintHint:

Particles move up and down.

The correct answer is: Perpendicular


    • In a transverse wave, the vibrating particles move in a direction perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.
    • In longitudinal waves, the particle of the medium vibrates parallel to the direction of propagation of the wave.

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