6.6.1.1 transverse and longitudinal waves

Question 1

Waves are either

Answer 1

transverse or longitudinal

Question 2

The ripples on a water surface are an example of a

Answer 2

Transverse wave

Question 3

Which wave shows areas of compression and rarefaction?

Answer 3

Longitudinal waves

Question 4

Sound waves travelling through it are?

Answer 4

longitudinal waves

Question 5

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Answer 5

transverse waves causes the medium to move perpendicularly to the direction of the wave whereas longitudinal waves causes the medium to move parallel to the direction of the wave.