Waves and Vibrations Flashcards
1
Q
Mechanical waves
A
Waves that transfer energy through a medium
2
Q
Electromagnetic Waves
A
oscillating electric and magnetic waves that travel through a space without without need for a substance
3
Q
Longitudinal Waves
A
Vibration of particles is parallel to the direction the wave travels
4
Q
Transverse Waves
A
Vibration of particles is perpendicular to direction the wave travels
5
Q
Plane-Polarisation
A
vibration of transverse waves are restricted to a single plane
6
Q
Unpolarised
A
Vibrations of waves change form one plane to another
7
Q
Can longitudinal waves be polarised?
A
No
