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What type of wave is generated by
moving a fixed rope up and down?

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Transverse waves.

In transverse waves, the vibrations of the medium are perpendicular to the direction of motion, a classic example being a wave created in a long rope. The wave travels from one end of the rope to the other, but the actual rope moves up and down, and not from left to right.
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Answer:

transverse waves.

Step-by-step explanation:

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