Transverse and Longitudinal Waves Flashcards
In longitudinal waves, the vibration of the particles go in the direction of what?
in Longitudinal waves the vibration of the particles goes in the same direction as the energy transport.
In transverse waves, the vibration of the particles goes in what way?
In transverse waves the vibration of the particles is at a right angle to the direction of energy transport.
What is a good example of a longitudinal wave?
Sound
What are good examples of transverse waves?
Light and water waves and the waves on string are good transverse waves.
What happens after a wave passes through a substance?
When a wave passes through a substance, it goes back to the way it was before the way passed through it.
What is a wave?
What is a Longitudinal wave?
A wave that Oscillates perpendicular to the direction that the energy of the wave travels
Oscillates - move or swing back and forth in a regular rhythm.
