Question

What best describes a transverse wave?

A) The displacement of particles is opposite to the direction of wave motion.
B) The displacement of particles is perpendicular to the direction of wave motion.
C) The displacement of particles is in the same the direction of wave motion.
D) The displacement of particles is parallel to the direction of wave motion.

Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

A transverse wave is basically a wave that travels perpendicular to the direction of the vibration.

Answer 2

Answer: Option B

Explanation: A transversal wave is a wave where the oscillation is perpendicular with respect to the direction of movement of the wave.

This means that if the wave is traveling to the right, one possible oscillation of the particles is up and down.

Then the right answer is B "The displacement of particles is perpendicular to the direction of wave motion."