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Which type of wave has a wave perpendicular to the disturbance?

Surface

Longitudinal

Mechanical

Tranverse

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Transverse waves. Transverse waves occur when a disturbance causes oscillations perpendicular (at right angles) to the propagation ( the direction of energy transfer).
User Shahjahan Jewel
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Answer : The correct option is, tranverse wave.

Explanation :

Longitudinal waves : It is defined as the waves in which the particles of the medium move in the direction of the wave.

Transverse wave : It is defined as the waves in which the particles of the medium travel perpendicularly to the direction of the wave.

Surface wave : It is defined as a combination of transverse and longitudinal waves.

Mechanical waves : These are the waves that require a medium to travel so that they can transport their energy from one location to another.

For Example: Sound waves, surface wave.

From this conclude that, tranverse wave has a wave perpendicular to the disturbance.

Hence, the correct option is, tranverse wave.

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