Physics for IGCSE & O level - Waves And Sounds (Section 2 - No. 35)
What is a characteristic of a transverse wave?
The particles of the medium move parallel to the wave's direction.
The particles of the medium move perpendicular to the wave's direction.
It can only travel through solids.
It always has a high frequency.
Explanation
Transverse waves have oscillations perpendicular to the wave's direction.