SOLUTION: In a transverse wave that travels through a medium, the molecules of the medium vibrate A. in the direction in which the wave travels. B. at right angles to the direction in w

Question 267609: In a transverse wave that travels through a medium, the molecules of the medium vibrate
A. in the direction in which the wave travels.
B. at right angles to the direction in which the wave travels.
C. at twice the velocity of the molecules in a longitudinal wave.
D. with smaller amplitudes than the molecules in a longitudinal wave.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
B
-------
Longitudinal waves vibrate the medium in the same direction as the propogation of the wave.
RELATED QUESTIONS
The electric force between a proton and another proton is any of these, depending on... (answered by Alan3354)

A mall outlet has available space for 200 items of seasonal type of clothing included in (answered by ikleyn)

A transverse wave on a metal guitar string with a linear mass density of 2.3 g/m travels... (answered by ikleyn)

If a medium pizza costs $5 and a large pizza is $8, write an equation in standard form... (answered by macston)

There are 45 students in a club. 11 of them order small shirts, x order medium, and y... (answered by addingup,TeachMath)

The perimeter of a triangle is 57in. The longest side is 13in. longer than the medium... (answered by ewatrrr)

The water depth d, in feet, at which a wave breaks varies directly with the height h, in... (answered by ankor@dixie-net.com)

Find the number of ways in which 5 large books, 4 medium-size books and 3 small books can (answered by fractalier)

A drink sells small, medium and large cups of fruit drink for $1.50, $2.00 & $2.50. In... (answered by TimothyLamb)