Concept explainers
To choose:The correct option.
Answer to Problem 1STP
Option C.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
When a transverse wave moves through any medium, it oscillates the medium particle to and from to the direction of propagation of wave in that particular medium.
Transverse waves usually travel in elastic mediums.When a transverse wave propagates in an elastic medium, it displaces the medium particle from its rest position in the direction perpendicular to the direction of propagation of waveor perpendicular to the direction that the wave travels.
So, the option C is correct.
When a transverse wave propagates in an elastic medium, it displaces the medium particle from its rest position in the direction perpendicular to the direction of propagation of wave or perpendicular to the direction that the wave travels. So, option A and B is incorrect.
When a longitudinal wave moves through a medium, the direction in which the matter in the medium moves is along the same direction the wave travel. So, the option D is incorrect.
Conclusion:
Thus, option C is correct.
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