Describe how transverse waves can be produced on a rope. Then describe how pieces of the rope move as waves pass.

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2022-07-18

Describe how transverse waves can be produced on a rope. Then describe how pieces of the rope move as waves pass.

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tiltat9h

tiltat9h

Beginner2022-07-19Added 14 answers

The rope moves up and down if you swing it, just like in a jump rope. If you swing the rope, it the wave follows the direction the rope moves. You may notice that there is an upward and downward direction of the rope as it swings, this motion is a transverse wave.
Result:
Transverse wave.

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