Question

Which statement best describes the movement of particles when a wave travels through a medium? The particles are

A. permanently displaced in a direction opposite to the direction of the wave.

B. gathered by the energy of the wave and move along in the direction of the wave.

C. temporarily displaced and return to their normal position when the wave passes.

D. moved along in a forward motion with the wave as it travels through the medium.

Answer 1

Think of a boat floating in the sea.

Answer 2

C?