Q. When a stone is thrown in the calm water of a pond the waves produced on the surface of water in the pond are
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
Transverse
Explanation: The waves produced on the surface of water in the pond is an example of transverse waves as particles of the medium do not move along with the wave. Only the disturbance is carried forward. Another example of such waves is the vibrations of a string.
Explanation by: Team MCQ Buddy
The waves produced on the surface of water in the pond is an example of transverse waves as particles of the medium do not move along with the wave. Only the disturbance is carried forward. Another example of such waves is the vibrations of a string.