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Question #f1005

Answer 1

False
The graph of a transverse wave looks much like a wave itself. (with the condition that graph shows movement of the particles along `y`-axis and direction of propagation of energy along `x`-axis.)

Explanation:

Waves are basically disturbances which propagate energy through a medium.

Different waves exhibits specific characteristics. These characteristics are used to distinguish between types of waves. The orientation of motion of particles of the medium relative to the direction of propagation of energy is one way to characterize waves.

These are of three types

1. Longitudinal waves:
   Movement of the particles is parallel to the direction of propagation of energy. Sound waves moving through the air is an example of this type of waves.
   
   As shown above the graph of a longitudinal wave looks like coil of a spring.
2. Transverse waves:
   Movement of the particles is perpendicular to the direction of propagation of energy. Movement of a wave through a solid object like a stretched rope is an example of this type of waves.

3. Surface waves:
Particles execute a circular motion. These waves occur at interfaces. Waves in the ocean and ripples in a cup of water are examples of this type of waves.

Fig. of surface waves, see here