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Transverse And Longitudinal Waves Flashcards

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What direction to the particles vibrate in Transverse waves

A

Perpendicular

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Examples of transverse waves

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Most things e.g electromagnetic (light) waves or ripples in water

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The particles vibrate in what direction in longitudinal waves

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Parallel

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Examples of longitudinal waves

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Sounds waves or seismic shock waves

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What is wavespeed

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The speed at which energy is being transferred or the wave is being moved at

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