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a. In your own words, define what a transverse wave is.
b. Give an example of a wave that, from your own experience, you know is a transverse wave. What observations or evidence tells you this is a transverse wave?
a.
To explain: The transverse wave.
Explanation of Solution
Transverse wave is a wave whose direction of oscillation and the direction of its propagation are perpendicular to each other.
Conclusion:
Hence, the transverse wave is explained above.
b.
An example of a wave that is a transverse wave.
Explanation of Solution
For an instance, a sinusoidal wave that is generated by a function generator is a transverse wave as it oscillates in the y- axis, but propagates in the x- axis.
Conclusion:
The example is explained above.
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