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When the direction of vibration of the particles of a medium is perpendicular to the direction of propagation of a wave; the wave is said to be?

A. longitudinal
B. transverse
C. mechanical
D. a sound wave

Correct Answer:

Option B – transverse

Explanation

In physics, a transverse wave is a wave whose oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of the wave’s advance.

This is in contrast to a longitudinal wave which travels in the direction of its oscillations. Water waves are an example of transverse wave.

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