GCEPhysicsWaves and Sound2024

Which of the following correctly describes a transverse wave?

AThe particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of wave propagation
BThe particles of the medium vibrate perpendicular to the direction of wave propagationCORRECT
CThe wave can only travel through solid media
DThe wave does not transfer energy from one point to another
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In a transverse wave, the particles of the medium oscillate perpendicular (at right angles) to the direction in which the wave travels. Light waves and waves on a stretched string are common examples. Longitudinal waves, not transverse waves, have particles vibrating parallel to the direction of propagation.
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