Which statement applies to transverse waves?

Question

The waves have a trough.
Particles move great distances.
The waves have alternating compressions and expansions.
The energy is transferred parallel to the direction of the wave motion.

Answer 1

The statement that applies to transverse waves is:

The waves have a trough.

Transverse waves are characterized by particle motion that is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation, which means they have features such as crests and troughs. The other statements apply to longitudinal waves rather than transverse waves.