In a transverse wave, the particles of the medium: - Vidyadip

MCQ

In a transverse wave, the particles of the medium:

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Vibrate in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the propagation.
B
Vibrate in a direction parallel to the direction of the direction of the propagation
C
Move in circle
D
Move in ellipse

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Answer

Correct option: A.

Vibrate in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the propagation.

a
In a transverse wave, the particles of the medium vibrate in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the propagation

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