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)

Question

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

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

• a transverse wave, where particles move perpendicular to the wave.

In this scenario, moving the end of a rope up and down creates a wave where the particles of the rope move up and down (perpendicular to the direction of the wave travel).