Transverse waves are a type of wave in which the disturbance of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave's propagation. This means that the particles of the medium move in a direction that is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.
Characteristics
Perpendicular Motion: In transverse waves, the particles of the medium move in a direction that is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.
Amplitude: The maximum displacement of the medium from its rest position is called the amplitude of the wave.
Frequency: The number of complete wave cycles that pass a given point in a certain amount of time is the frequency of the wave.
Wavelength: The distance between two consecutive points that are in phase (e.g., two crests or two troughs) is the wavelength of the wave.