Question

wave observations w its motion is perpendicular to wave motion. x its particles move up and down. y its particles only move small amounts. z its motion is parallel to wave motion. which statement is best supported by the table? waves w and y are transverse waves, wave x could be a longitudinal or transverse wave, and wave z is a longitudinal wave. waves w and y are longitudinal waves, wave x could be a longitudinal or transverse wave, and wave z is a transverse wave. waves w and x are longitudinal waves, wave y could be a longitudinal or transverse wave, and wave z is a transverse wave. waves w and x are transverse waves, wave y could be a longitudinal or transverse wave, and wave z is a longitudinal wave.

Explanation:

Transverse waves have particle motion perpendicular to wave - motion. Longitudinal waves have particle motion parallel to wave - motion. Wave W has motion perpendicular to wave motion, so it's a transverse wave. Wave Z has motion parallel to wave motion, so it's a longitudinal wave. Wave X with particles moving up and down could be transverse (like water waves), but it's not definitive. Wave Y's description of small particle movement doesn't clearly define it as longitudinal or transverse.

Answer:

Waves W and Y are transverse waves, Wave X could be a longitudinal or transverse wave, and Wave Z is a longitudinal wave.