Which of the following statements is false?

Question

A wave carries energy from one place to another.

A wave does not result in the bulk flow of the material of the medium.

A wave is a traveling disturbance.

A transverse wave is one in which disturbance is parallel to the direction of travel.

Answer 1

The last statement is false.

A transverse wave is one in which disturbance is perpendicular to the direction of travel.

A longitudinal wave is one in which disturbance is parallel to the direction of travel.