The vibrations of a transverse wave move

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Question: The vibrations of a transverse wave move

This item concerns the defining property of transverse waves: the displacement of the medium (the vibrations) is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

Option analysis:
- Option a: 'a. at right angles to the direction of wave travel.' This is correct because, by definition, in a transverse wave the oscillations of the medium occur perpendicular to the direction in which the wave travels (e.g., a string vibrating up and down while the wave moves horizontally).

- Since no other answer choices are provided in the data, we cannot evaluate alternative statements here. In a typical multiple-choice setup, incorrect options would include statements like 'in the same direction as wave travel' or 'at random angles not fixed relative to travel direction,' which would contradict the core characteristic of transverse waves.

Conceptual note: The key distinction is between transverse waves (vibration perpendicular to propagation) and longitudinal waves (vibration parallel to propagation). Understanding this helps identify the correct property quickly across contexts such as strings, surface waves, and electromagnetic waves where applicable.

If you encounter additional options, compare each to the defining feature above: does the medium’s displacement align perpendicular to the travel direction, or not? That will determine correctness.

The vibrations of a transverse wave move

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