A wave that is travelling due west causes particles of the conducting material to ibrate "north/south". This wave is best described as:
a. longitudinal
b. transverse
c. trane
d. permute
To determine the type of wave described in the question, we need to understand the characteristics of longitudinal and transverse waves.
In a longitudinal wave, the vibration of the particles is parallel to the direction of wave propagation. This means that the particles move back and forth in the same direction in which the wave is traveling. An example of a longitudinal wave is a sound wave.
In a transverse wave, the vibration of the particles is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. This means that the particles move up and down or side to side while the wave travels in a different direction. Examples of transverse waves include light waves and waves on a string.
Based on the information provided in the question, we are told that the particles of the conducting material vibrate "north/south" while the wave is traveling due west. Since the vibrations are perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation, the wave is best described as a transverse wave.
Therefore, the correct answer is b. transverse.