Waves - Longitudinal & Transverse Flashcards

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What way do the vibrations travel in a longitudinal wave?

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In longitudinal waves, the vibrations are parallel to the direction of wave travel

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What are some examples of longitudinal waves?

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Sound waves
Ultrasound waves
Seismic P-waves

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What is compression?

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Compressions are regions of high pressure due to particles being close together

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What is rarefaction?

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Rarefactions are regions of low pressure due to particles being spread further apart

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What way do the vibrations travel in a transverse wave?

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In transverse waves, the vibrations are at right angles to the direction of wave travel.

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What are some examples of transverse waves?

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Ripples on the surface of water
Vibrations in a guitar string
A Mexican wave in a sports stadium
Electromagnetic waves - e.g light waves, microwaves, Radio waves
Seismic S-waves
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