Sound WavesHard
Question
The waves in which the particles of the medium vibrate in a direction perpendicular to the direction of wave motion is know as :
Options
A.longitudinal waves
B.propagated waves
C.trasverse wave
D.none of these
Solution

Transverse wave have particles oscillating perpendicular to the direction of motion of wave. Ripple in the surface of water is transverse in nature.
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