The vibrations of a transverse wave move in a direction
A)along the direction of wave travel.
B)at right angles to the direction of wave travel.
C)opposite to wave travel.

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Transverse waves are characterized by their vibrations being perpendicular or at right angles to the direction of wave travel. This means that the wave moves in one direction while the particles of the medium move perpendicular to that direction.

The Vibrations of a Transverse Wave Move in a Direction