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

same direction as the wave
same direction as the wave

Down and then up
Down and then up

To the left

Answer 1

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

Therefore, the correct response is: Down and then up.