the illustration portrays a transverse wave advancing to the right at velocity V. point A symbolizes a particle within the waves trajectory. what will be the motion of particle A as the waves traverses its position?
a. to the left
b. up and then down
c. to the right
d. down and then up
The correct answer is b. up and then down.
In a transverse wave, the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction in which the wave is traveling. As the wave moves towards the right, particle A will move upwards from its equilibrium position and then downwards as the wave passes through its position. This upward and downward motion is known as oscillation.