Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Wave Motion and Waves on a String
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Wave Motion and Waves on a String
As a transverse wave travels along the Z -axis, the particles of...
As a transverse wave travels along the -axis, the particles of the medium must move
Options
- Aalong the -axis
- Balong the -axis
- Cin the - plane
- Dalong the -axis
Correct answer
C. in the - plane
Step-by-step solution
For a transverse wave, the particles of the medium oscillate in a direction perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.
Given that the wave travels along the -axis, the direction of propagation is along the -axis.
The plane perpendicular to the -axis is the - plane.
Therefore, the particles of the medium must move in the - plane.
Given that the wave travels along the -axis, the direction of propagation is along the -axis.
The plane perpendicular to the -axis is the - plane.
Therefore, the particles of the medium must move in the - plane.