what is the difference between a transverse wave and a longitudinal wave quizlet
by Easton Jacobson DDS
Published 3 years ago
Updated 2 years ago
Longitudinal waves have a compression and rarefaction, while the transverse wave has a crest and a trough. Longitudinal waves have a pressure variation, transverse waves don't. Longitudinal waves can be propagated in solids, liquids and gases, transverse waves can only be propagated in solids and on the surfaces of liquids.
A transverse wave is where the direction of the particles of the medium move perpendicularly to the direction as that of the wave. A longitudinal wave is where the direction of the particles of the medium move in the same direction as that of the wave.
What are some real life examples of transverse waves?
Ripples in Water Pond.
Plucking a Guitar String.
Earthquake (Seismic S wave)
Tsunami Waves.
X-Rays.
Electromagnetic Waves.
Oscillating String or Rope.
What are the examples of longitudinal waves?
What are the examples of longitudinal waves?
ripples on the surface of water.
vibrations in a guitar string.
a Mexican wave in a sports stadium.
electromagnetic waves – eg light waves, microwaves, radio waves.
seismic S- waves.
What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal?
Examples of transverse waves include:
ripples on the surface of water
vibrations in a guitar string
a Mexican wave in a sports stadium
electromagnetic waves – eg light waves, microwaves, radio waves
seismic S-waves
How does a longitudinal wave move?
Movement: The movement of the medium is different. In the longitudinal wave, the medium moves left to right, while in thee transverse wave, the medium moves vertically up and down.
What is transverse wave?
A transverse wave is wave that travels perpendicular or at right angles to the direction it was started. A string or slinky moving up and down (one end being held stationary and the other moving up and down) is is a simple way to demonstrate a transverse wave. An example of transverse waves are a string on a guitar vibrating, ...
What are the two types of waves?
First let's define the two types of waves: A longitudinal wave is a wave that moves in the direction that it was started. It has a compression (increased intensity) of the medium particles and a rarefaction (a reduction of intensity). A slinky lying horizontal and pushed horizontally is a simple way to demonstrate a longitudinal wave.
Which direction does the propagation of energy occur in a longitudinal wave?
Explanation: In a longitudinal wave, the propagation of energy is in the direction of the motion , while in a transverse wave the propagation of energy is perpendicular to the direction of motion. Answer link. marfre.
Do longitudinal waves have pressure variations?
Longitudinal waves have a pressure variation, transverse wa ves don't. Longitudinal waves can be propagated in solids, liquids and gases, transverse waves can only be propagated in solids and on the surfaces of liquids. Longitudinal waves have a change in density throughout the medium, transverse waves don't. Answer link.
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