Transverse and longitudinal waves Flashcards
1
Q
Which type of wave has sideways vibrations?
A
transverse waves
2
Q
What do waves transfer?
A
they transfer energy in the direction they are travelling
3
Q
What are transverse waves?
A
oscillations are perpendicluar (90 degrees) to the direction of energy transfer.
4
Q
What are examples of transverse waves?
A
all electromagnetic waves
ripples in water
wave on a string.
5
Q
What wave has parallel vibrations?
A
longitudinal waves
6
Q
What is a longitudinal wave?
A
oscilliations are parallel to direction of energy stransfer.
7
Q
What is an example of longitudinal waves?
A
soundwaves in air.
8
Q
What is the calculation for wavespeed?
A
wavespeed= freqeuncy x wavelength.
v (m/s)= f(Hz)xA (m)
