The angle between particle velocity and wave velocity in transverse wave is

Options

A. zero
B. `pi//4`
C. `pi//2`
D. `pi`

Answer

C

Explanation

In a transvers wave the particles of the medium vibrate about their mean positions in a direction perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

Here, the particle velocity is given by `(dy)/(dt)` and wave velocity is given by `(dx)/(dt)`
Hence, the angle between particle velocity and wave velocity in a transverse wave is `(pi)/(2)`.