Two people each hold the end of a rope and create waves by moving their arms up and down. This wave is best classified as a transverse wave because ___________
A)
both the rope particles and the wave are moving in the same direction.
B)
the wave is moving up and down as the particles of the rope move horizontally.
C)
the wave is moving horizontally as the particles of the rope move up and down.
D)
the wave is moving in a parallel direction with the motion of the person's arms.
Eliminate

Question

Two people each hold the end of a rope and create waves by moving their arms up and down. This wave is best classified as a transverse wave because ___________
A)
both the rope particles and the wave are moving in the same direction.	
B)
the wave is moving up and down as the particles of the rope move horizontally.	
C)
the wave is moving horizontally as the particles of the rope move up and down.	
D)
the wave is moving in a parallel direction with the motion of the person's arms.	
Eliminate

anonymous · Answer

C

anonymous · Answer

I say  the rope is moving up and down and the wave is horizontal
b

anonymous · Answer

Thanks! :D I only have a few more