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How is energy transferred in a transverse wave?
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Energy is transferred parallel to the direction of the wave's motion.

Energy is transferred perpendicular to the direction of the wave's motion.

Energy is transferred in a circular motion.

Energy is not transferred in transverse waves.

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Energy is transferred parallel to the direction of the wave's motion.

Explanation: In a transverse wave the medium's particles oscillate perpendicular to the propagation direction, but the energy carried by the wave moves along the direction the wave travels.