Question

What wave moves in a direction perpendicular to the force that created it?

Reflected wave

Interference wave

Transverse wave

Longitudinal wave

Answer 1

The wave that moves in a direction perpendicular to the force that created it is called a **transverse wave**. In transverse waves, the displacement of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. Examples of transverse waves include waves on a string and electromagnetic waves.