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Q: What are transverse waves?
  • A. In these waves, the particles of the medium vibrate perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the waves
  • B. In these waves, the particles of the medium vibrate in the parallel direction of propagation of the waves
  • C. These are the waves which do not require medium for their propagation
  • D. These are the longitudinal mechanical waves
Correct Answer: Option A - There are primarily two types of mechanical waves, namely– Transverse Waves: In transverse waves, the vibration of the particles of the medium are perpendicular to the direction of transmission the propagation of the wave. Some examples of transverse waves are: the ripples on the surface of the water, the secondary waves of an earthquake, electromagnetic waves, the waves on a string, the ocean waves etc. Longitudinal Waves: In a longitudinal wave, the vibration of the particles of the medium are parallel to the direction of transmission the propagation of the wave. The particles in the wave do not move along with the wave though; they simply oscillate back and front about their own equilibrium. Examples are sound waves in air, the primary waves of an earthquake, ultrasound, the vibration in a spring, the fluctuations in a gas, tsunami waves etc.
A. There are primarily two types of mechanical waves, namely– Transverse Waves: In transverse waves, the vibration of the particles of the medium are perpendicular to the direction of transmission the propagation of the wave. Some examples of transverse waves are: the ripples on the surface of the water, the secondary waves of an earthquake, electromagnetic waves, the waves on a string, the ocean waves etc. Longitudinal Waves: In a longitudinal wave, the vibration of the particles of the medium are parallel to the direction of transmission the propagation of the wave. The particles in the wave do not move along with the wave though; they simply oscillate back and front about their own equilibrium. Examples are sound waves in air, the primary waves of an earthquake, ultrasound, the vibration in a spring, the fluctuations in a gas, tsunami waves etc.

Explanations:

There are primarily two types of mechanical waves, namely– Transverse Waves: In transverse waves, the vibration of the particles of the medium are perpendicular to the direction of transmission the propagation of the wave. Some examples of transverse waves are: the ripples on the surface of the water, the secondary waves of an earthquake, electromagnetic waves, the waves on a string, the ocean waves etc. Longitudinal Waves: In a longitudinal wave, the vibration of the particles of the medium are parallel to the direction of transmission the propagation of the wave. The particles in the wave do not move along with the wave though; they simply oscillate back and front about their own equilibrium. Examples are sound waves in air, the primary waves of an earthquake, ultrasound, the vibration in a spring, the fluctuations in a gas, tsunami waves etc.