Question

A student ties down one end of a length of rope, then moves the other end back and forth rapidly. The wave that results in the rope is an example of a _____.


A.electromagnetic wave


B.longitudinal wave


C.transverse wave


D.mechanical wave of zero amplitude

Answer 1

I would say the answer is B

Answer 2

The answer is C, transverse wave. A student ties down one end of a length of rope, then moves the other end back and forth rapidly. The wave that results in the rope is an example of a transverse wave.