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You quickly flick a limp jump rope that is held firmly by a friend at the other end. What happens?

The up-and-down movement of your hand creates a longitudinal wave.

The up-and-down movement of your hand creates a transverse wave.

The jump rope moves upward, forming an arch between you and your friend.

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User Dasma
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The up and down movement of your quick flick creates a transverse wave on the rope. Then the wave travels along the rope to the other end.

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User Alex Kalmikov
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