What are transverse waves?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) In these waves, the particles of the medium vibrate perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the waves.
· Transverse waves are characterized by the oscillation of particles in the medium perpendicular to the direction in which the wave travels.
· An example of transverse waves is electromagnetic waves, such as light waves, where electric and magnetic fields oscillate perpendicularly to the direction of wave propagation.
· Another example is waves on a string, where the displacement of the string is perpendicular to the direction of wave travel.
Information Booster:
· Longitudinal mechanical waves: In these waves, the particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of wave propagation. An example is sound waves.
· Waves not requiring a medium: Electromagnetic waves can propagate through a vacuum, meaning they do not require a medium, but this definition does not specifically describe transverse waves.