transverse waves are waves consisting of :
a) crests and troughs
b) crests and troughs where the particles of the medium move short
distances about their equilibrium positions in a direction
perpendicular to the direction if propagation
and why ?
i am at sec2 so please i want simple answer in my knowledge level
When the particles of a medium oscilates in such a way that they exert force on each other perpendicular to their displacement, the wave form is called transverse wave.
In transverse wave, the transfer of energy takes place in direction perpendicular to the motion of particles of medium.
Hence, it means that crests and troughs caused by particles will be perpendicular to direction of motion.
(A simple example of transverse wave is the water wave produced when it is disturbed by a stone.)
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