Waves Flashcards
1
Q
What is a longitudinal wave?
A
A sound wave.
2
Q
What are compressions?
A
places where particles are packed together.
3
Q
What are rarefactions?
A
places where particles are more spread out.
4
Q
The oscillations of a longitudinal wave are..
A
parallel to the direction of propagation
5
Q
What is an example of a transverse wave?
A
a water wave
6
Q
the oscillations of a transverse wave are…
A
perpendicular to the propagation.
7
Q
They can also travel through…
A
a vacuum (a place of no particles)
8
Q
What are transverse waves used for?
A
electromagnetic spectrum.
