Question

I WILL GIVE BRAINLIEST Which of the following statements is true with regard to transverse and longitudinal waves?
Group of answer choices

Transverse waves have motion perpendicular to velocity, while longitudinal waves have motion parallel to velocity.

Both transverse waves and longitudinal waves have motion perpendicular to velocity.

Both transverse waves and longitudinal waves have motion parallel to velocity.

Transverse waves have motion parallel to velocity, while longitudinal waves have motion perpendicular to velocity.

Answer 1

Answer: Transverse waves have motion perpendicular to velocity, while longitudinal waves have motion parallel to velocity.

Explanation:

Transverse waves are characterized by the fact that the particles of the medium in which they propagate move transversely to the direction of propagation of the wave.

In other words, its displacement is perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave, being a good example the circular waves in the water.

On the other hand, Longitudinal waves are characterized by the fact that the oscillation of the particles in the medium is parallel to the direction of propagation of the wave. A good example of this is the sound wave.