The transverse wave shown below is traveling left to right. When the wave hits Particle A, in what direction will Particle A move?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

To the right
To the right

Down and then up
Down and then up

same direction as the wave
same direction as the wave

To the left

Answer 1

In a transverse wave, particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel. If the wave is traveling left to right, when it hits Particle A, Particle A will move up and down (which is perpendicular to the wave's direction).

Therefore, the correct response is:

Down and then up.