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A wave where the medium moves perpendicular to the direction of the wave is called a transverse wave. Its highest point is called the crest.

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Is it true that matter in medium moves in perpendicular in transverse wave?

In a transverse wave, the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave propagation. This means the particles oscillate up and down or side to side as the wave passes through the medium. Examples of transverse waves include light waves and electromagnetic waves.


A transverse wave cause its medium to move in what direction?

Perpendicular to the direction the wave travels.


What type wave matter moves at right angles to the direction of the wave?

Water moves up and down as the wave moves horizontally. The website below has examples of transverse waves.


When a transverse wave moves through matter the matter moves in the same direction as the wave true or false?

When a wave propagation takes place in a material medium no particle of the medium moves along with the wave. Only the partciles of the medium make vibrations or oscillations. These are of two type One if the particles vibrate simple harmonically in the direction of propagation then it is said to be LONGITUDINAL If the vibrations are perpendicular to the direction of porpagation then it will be said to be TRANSVERSE


Wave in witch matter moves at a right angle to the direction of the wave?

Transverse wave. In this type of wave, particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave propagation. Classical example of transverse wave is electromagnetic wave.


Does a transverse wave move a medium?

Yes, a transverse wave does move the medium. In a transverse wave, the oscillations of the particles in the medium are perpendicular to the direction in which the wave is moving. This motion of the particles transmits the energy of the wave through the medium.


What is a mechanical wave in which matter moves at a right angle to the wave direction?

A transverse wave is a mechanical wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave propagation. Examples include light waves and water waves.


When a transverse wave travels through a medium which way does matter in the medium move?

In a transverse wave, matter in the medium moves perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. This means that the particles of the medium move side to side or up and down as the wave passes through.


Is an electromagnetic a compresinal wave?

No, an electromagnetic wave is NOT a compressional wave. An electromagnetic wave is best described as a transverse wave. Remember that in a compressional wave, the energy moves parallel to the medium of the wave, while in a transverse wave, the energy moves perpendicular to the medium.


What kind of wave Moves At A Right Angle To The Direction of the wave is going?

Transverse wave. In a transverse wave, the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave propagation.


What matter moves at right angels to direction wave travels?

In a transverse wave, the particles in the medium move perpendicular (at right angles) to the direction of the wave's travel. Examples of transverse waves include electromagnetic waves like light and radio waves.


How does a transverse wave move through a medium?

In a transverse wave, the particles of the medium vibrate perpendicular to the direction of the wave's propagation. Each particle moves up and down (or side to side), passing its energy to neighboring particles, creating a wave-like motion that moves through the medium.