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A transverse wave travels along a rope, Describe how the particles of the rope move relative to the direction of propagation of the wave. Higure s shows a transverse wave travelling ataw.

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Feb 03,2025

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In a transverse wave on a rope, the particles move up and down perpendicular to the wave's direction. As the wave travels from left to right, the rope particles oscillate vertically, creating crests and troughs.

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When a transverse wave travels along a rope, the particles of the rope move up and down perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel. As the wave passes through, each segment of the rope experiences oscillation, moving in a direction that is at a right angle to the wave's movement, creating those characteristic crests and troughs. This back-and-forth motion allows the wave energy to carry along the rope while the particles themselves primarily stay in place. Imagine you’re at the beach, watching ocean waves roll in. The water (or rope, in our case) moves in a dance, going up and down in response to the wave energy. While the energy from the wave pushes the water forward, each tiny water molecule actually returns to roughly the same spot it started, showing us how waves can travel without transporting the material itself. It’s like a fun party where everyone jumps but doesn’t really move from their spot!

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