Transverse and Longitudinal Waves Flashcards by Alicia B | Brainscape

Q

Transverse:

Oscillation

A

The oscillation are perpendicular to the wave direction

Curve

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Q

Transverse:

Curve

A

The curve is perpendicular

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Q

Longitudinal:

Oscillation

A

Oscillation are parallel

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Q

Longitudinal:

Can the waves move up and down?

A

The waves don’t go up or down it stays on the line

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