Topic 4 Flashcards by Katherine Avlassevits | Brainscape

Q

What are transverse waves

A

Oscillations perpendicular to the direction of travel

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What are longitudinal waves

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Oscillations parallel to the direction of travel

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Q

What are 2 examples of transverse waves

A

light and EM waves
seismic P waves

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