MCAS Physics Exam Practice

Category - Introductory Physics

A large spring is stretched horizontally between two people. One person wiggles the spring up and down at one end. The up-and-down vibration then moves along the spring to the other person. Which of the following types of wave is created in the spring?
  1. pressure wave
  2. transverse wave
  3. longitudinal wave
  4. nonmechanical wave
Explanation
Answer: B - transverse wave
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