Question

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you move one end of a rope to create the wave shown below:
image of a stick figure moving a rope to create a wave

1. choose the row below that best describes the direction of motion of the particles in the rope, and of the energy carried by the wave.

row	particle motion	energy transfer
☐	vertical	vertical
☐	horizontal	vertical
☐	vertical	horizontal

Explanation:

The wave shown is a transverse wave, where rope particles oscillate perpendicular to the wave's direction of travel. The person moves the rope vertically, so particles move vertically. The wave (and its energy) travels horizontally along the length of the rope.

Answer:

□ vertical, horizontal (the fourth row option)