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Transverse / longitudinal Waves Flashcards

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Transverse wave definition

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The vibration are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer

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Examples of a transverse wave

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. All electromagnetic waves eg light
.ripples or waves in water
. Vibrations in a string

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Definition of longitudinal wave

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The vibration are parallel to the direction of the energy transfer

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Exsamples of longitudinal waves

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. Sound waves

. Seismic wave eg a result of earthquakes

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How do you find out the wave speed

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Frequency x wavelength

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How do you find out the time period of a wave

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1/ frequency

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