The type of wave that Maya creates in each rope is called a transverse wave.
A transverse wave travels in a direction that is perpendicular to the direction the particles of the medium move. In other words, the waves travel horizontally from Maya's arms along the length of the ropes, while the particles of matter in the ropes move vertically.
Complete the sentences.
The transverse wave that Maya creates in a rope travels
and the particles of matter in the rope move
. This means that the wave and the particles of matter move in
directions.