Which of the following produces/is a transverse wave?
Correct answer: C. Water waves
- A. Clapping hands horizontally
- B. Clapping hands vertically
- C. Water waves
- D. Pulling and pressing a spring
Explanation
Water waves are transverse waves since the motion of particles is perpendicular to the wave's direction of travel, creating surface ripples. Options A and B involve sound waves, which are longitudinal, meaning the disturbances happen in the same direction as the wave moves. Option D describes the behavior of a spring, which also produces longitudinal waves, characterized by parallel movement of the medium to the wave direction.
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