the illustration portrays a transverse wave advancing to the right at velocity V. point A symbolizes a particle within the waves trajectory. what will be the motion of particle A as the waves traverses its position?

Question

a. to the left
b. up and then down
c. to the right
d. down and then up

Answer 1

The correct answer is b. up and then down.

In a transverse wave, the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction in which the wave is traveling. As the wave moves towards the right, particle A will move upwards from its equilibrium position and then downwards as the wave passes through its position. This upward and downward motion is known as oscillation.