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

Question

(1 point)
Responses

same direction as the wave
same direction as the wave

Down and then up
Down and then up

To the left
To the left

To the right

Answer 1

In a transverse wave, particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. In this case, since the wave is traveling from left to right, when it hits Particle A, Particle A will move up and then down, following the wave's oscillation.

Therefore, the correct response would be: Down and then up.