Question

The transverse wave shown below is traveling left to right. When the wave hits Particle A, in what direction will Particle A move?

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Responses

Down and then up
Down and then up

same direction as the wave
same direction as the wave

To the left
To the left

To the right
To the right
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Answer 1

In a transverse wave, particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel. When the wave travels from left to right and hits Particle A, Particle A will move up and down while the wave moves horizontally.

Therefore, the correct response is: **Down and then up**.