2 TYPES OF WAVE Flashcards
1
Q
what way do the particles in a transverse wave move?
A
In a TRANSVERSE WAVE, the particles go up and down as the energy moves forward.
Eg. A water wave.
2
Q
example of a transverse wave
A
A water wave.
3
Q
what way do the particles in longitudinal wave move?
A
In a LONGITUDINAL WAVE, the particles go back and forth as the energy moves forward.
Eg. A sound wave.
4
Q
example of longitudinal wave?
A
sound wave
5
Q
example of longitudinal wave?
A
sound wave
6
Q
BETTER LANGUAGE: transverse
A
In a transverse wave, the particles move PERPENDICULARLY (at right angles) to the direction of the energy.
7
Q
BETTER LANGUAGE: longitudinal
A
In a longitudinal wave, the particles move PARALLEL to the direction of the energy.
