Which best describes the motion of air particles when a transverse wave passes through them?

A.
The particles follow the motion of the wave.

B.
The particles move both perpendicular and parallel to the direction of the wave.

C.
The particles move together and apart parallel to the direction of the wave.

D.
The particles move perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

Question

Which best describes the motion of air particles when a transverse wave passes through them? 	
	
 
A.
	The particles follow the motion of the wave.
	
 
B.
	The particles move both perpendicular and parallel to the direction of the wave.
	
 
C.
	The particles move together and apart parallel to the direction of the wave.
	
 
D.
	The particles move perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

anonymous · Answer

I was just having difficulty with this, I believe it's D