In a transverse wave, the individual particles of the medium move
A) in circles.
B) in ellipses.
C) parallel to the direction of travel.
D) perpendicular to the direction of travel.

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In a transverse wave, the particles of the medium vibrate perpendicular to the direction of wave travel. This can be compared to a wave on a string, where the individual particles of the string move up and down while the wave travels horizontally.

In a Transverse Wave, the Individual Particles of the Medium