JAMB Physics 2008 Objective — Question 27
Question 27 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2008 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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27. The diagram shows the motion of a progressive wave along a string, travelling in direction OX. The particle motion of the medium is in the direction
- A. parallel to OX
- B. Parallel to OYCorrect
- C. 60° to OX
- D. 60° to OY
Explanation
For a transverse wave, particle vibration is perpendicular to the direction of wave travel. Since the wave travels along OX, particle motion is along OY.
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