Physical Optics Flashcards
1
Q
definition of transverse wave
A
are those with the property that local oscillations of points of the medium are transverse
(in direction perpendicular to the direction of propagation)
2
Q
electromagnetic waves are examples of ______ waves
A
transverse
3
Q
sound waves are examples of _____ waves
A
longitudinal
4
Q
definition of sinusoidal waves
A
has the property that the instantaneous displacements of the points of the medium describe a sine function
