Question
Students model a wave by moving the end of a rope up and down. Which statement best explains the type of wave created by this motion?(1 point)
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a longitudinal wave, where particles move in the same direction as the wave
a longitudinal wave, where particles move in the same direction as the wave

a longitudinal wave, where particles move perpendicular to the wave
a longitudinal wave, where particles move perpendicular to the wave

a transverse wave, where particles move in the same direction as the wave
a transverse wave, where particles move in the same direction as the wave

a transverse wave, where particles move perpendicular to the wave

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A transverse wave, where particles move perpendicular to the wave.

Explanation: moving the rope up and down makes each part of the rope oscillate perpendicular to the direction the wave travels along the rope, so the wave is transverse.