MDCAT Physics MCQ #3952

A wave is produced on a string by moving one end up and down. What type of wave is this?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #3952

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A wave is produced on a string by moving one end up and down. What type of wave is this?

    • A) Longitudinal wave
    • B) Transverse wave
    • C) Mechanical wave
    • D) Electromagnetic wave

    Answer: Transverse wave

    Explanation: The wave is transverse because particle displacement is perpendicular to wave propagation. Option A is incorrect because longitudinal waves have parallel displacement.