Which statement applies to transverse waves? The waves have a trough. Particles move great distances. The wave

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Which statement applies to transverse waves?

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.

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"The waves have a trough."

Explanation: Transverse waves have crests and troughs and the particles oscillate perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. Alternating compressions/rarefactions and the idea of particles moving long distances describe longitudinal or different phenomena.

Which statement applies to transverse waves?

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.

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Which statement applies to transverse waves? 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.

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Which statement applies to transverse waves?

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.