A student makes a transverse wave by shaking a rope tied to a doorknob up and down. Which statement accurately describes the wave in the rope?

a-Each part of the rope moves in the same direction as the wave.

b-Each part of the rope moves up and down as the wave moves toward the door.

c-Each part of the rope moves up and down as the wave moves around in circles.

d-Each part of the rope moves up and down as the entire wave moves up and down.

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Emily Hensley

Physics

8 August, 00:24

A student makes a transverse wave by shaking a rope tied to a doorknob up and down. Which statement accurately describes the wave in the rope?

a-Each part of the rope moves in the same direction as the wave.

b-Each part of the rope moves up and down as the wave moves toward the door.

c-Each part of the rope moves up and down as the wave moves around in circles.

d-Each part of the rope moves up and down as the entire wave moves up and down.

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Ben Watson · Answer 1

C

In a transverse wave, the vibrations of the particles are always perpendicular to the direction of the wave's motion. Therefore, the wave is moving horizontally as the particles of the rope move up and down.

Jairo Solis · Answer 2

c

Explanation:Each part of the rope moves up and down as the wave moves toward the door