Waves

Question 1

What are waves

Answer 1

repeated vibrations that transfer energy

Question 2

transverse waves

Answer 2

waves where the oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer

Question 3

key points of transverse waves

Answer 3

Transverse waves can move in a liquid or solid
electromagnetic waves can move in a vacuum
The energy transfer is in the same direction as the wave motion

Question 4

examples of transverse waves:

Answer 4

ripples on the surface of water
vibrations in a guitar string
s-waves
electromagnetic waves

Question 5

longitudinal waves

Answer 5

waves where the point along its length vibrate parallel to the direction of energy transfer

Question 6

key points of longitudinal waves

Answer 6

they require a medium
energy transfer is in the same direction as the wave motion
can move in solids, liquids and gases
can not move in a vacuum

Question 7

examples of longitudinal waves:

Answer 7

Sound waves
P-waves
Pressure waves caused by repeated movements in a liquid or gas